Word: indians
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Dartmouth gave the Crimson a scare in 1911, holding the powerful varsity to one touchdown in a 5-3 Harvard triumph. In 1911, the varsity suffered its third defeat under Haughton's coaching, as it dropped an 18-15 decision to the Carlisle Indians, led that season by the immortal Jim Thorpe. The big Indian ran well against a tough Harvard line, and drop-kicked four field goals and one conversion to give the Carlisle eleven its winning margin...
...third time in 73 seasons, the Crimson met Dartmouth in Hanover in 1955. Although the Crimson was strongly favored over the winless Indian eleven, the Green broke a string of 71 years without a home victory over Harvard with a stunning 14-9 upset. One of the wildest weekends in Dartmouth history resulted...
...goal removed the disappointment of previous exasperating misses by Crimson attackers and ruined the Big Green's hopes for an upset Ivy League win. The Indian's offense lived up to all expectations by jumping to a quick lead at 5:13 of the first period...
After play had been mainly in the Dartmouth end from the opening whistle, a momentary lapse by the varsity allowed the Indian forward line to move the ball down field. The Indians dribbled the ball down through the Crimson defense and eventually over to Larry Holden on the right side. Holden shot, and Crimson goalie Tom Bagnoli saved; but the Big Green's talented forward, playing inside left yesterday, gathered the rebound and shot past Bagnoli...
...Locally pronounced Cooksocky (of Indian origin), and hitherto noted mainly as the birthplace of a declaration of independence signed Jan. 27, 1775, four months before the Mecklenburg (Charlotte, N.C.) resolutions...