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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Princeton's kick-off strategy paid off in the first period as the Tigers took a quick 7-0 lead after only four minutes of play. Princeton won the toss but elected to kick to Harvard with a strong wind at its back. The Tiger kick was bobbled at the goal line by Matt Botsford and in the opening series of plays, the Crimson, hindered by a 15-yard holding penalty, failed to move the ball past...

Author: By Bruce M. Reeves, | Title: TIGERS DOWN CRIMSON, 35-20 | 11/10/1956 | See Source »

Individual titile should go to Princetion's Rod Zwirner, who has defeated every major runner in the field. Close behind him will be Columbia's Jose Iglesias. Mike Midler of Cornell is favored for third place, while fourth should be a toss-up among the varsity's Pete Reider, Doug Brew of Dartmouth, Ed Sullivan of Brown, and Navy's Walt Meukow...

Author: By William C. Sigal, | Title: Eli Team Rated Over Crimson In Cross Country Championship | 11/9/1956 | See Source »

...other local races, it seems to be a toss-up between Republican Charles Gibbons and his opponent Robert Murphy for the post of Lieutenant Governor. In the contest for Attorney General, incumbent Republican George Fingold must rule the slight favorite over Boston City Councillor Edward J. McCormack. However, the Democrat has the support of Senator Kennedy, a strong voice in state politics, and his uncle, House Majority Leader John W. McCormack...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Large Vote Predicted In Tight Local Races | 11/6/1956 | See Source »

Virginia: The States' Rights ticket, headed by former Internal Revenue Commissioner Coleman Andrews, will not win but may hold the balance of power in a toss-up state. Last week's estimate: Adlai ahead...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: EISENHOWER LEADS STEVENSON | 11/5/1956 | See Source »

...were a mistake not to expect a pass in that situation, then the Crimson also made a mistake in winning the toss at the start and electing to take the wind at its back, and thus kick off, rather than receive. For Penn took the kick-off and moved straight to a touchdown. Hyland had returned the kick to the Harvard 47 on a great run, and 12 plays later Ross sneaked from...

Author: By Bernard M. Gwertzman, | Title: Penn Eleven Outplays Crimson, 28-14 | 11/5/1956 | See Source »

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