Word: columbia
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...gloom of last week's loss to Cornell has abated, and an angry, vengeful Crimson eleven will work off its rage against underdog Columbia this afternoon at Soldiers Field. In its best physical shape of the fall and looking for its first Ivy win, the Crimson is a twelve-point favorite to come...
...Columbia is, in fact, very reminiscent of the Crimson team last fall. A fast and able backfield operating behind a strong line has given them a powerful offense, but against Princeton and Yale, fumbles and interceptions destroyed several scoring chances. Probable Starting Lineups COLUMBIA HARVARD Federspiel LE Keohane Asack LT Pillsbury Radano LG Lenzner McCool C Christensen Brodeur RG Weidler Little RT Nelson Williams RE Cappiello Vasell QB Ravenel Savini LH Boulris Zisk RH Repsher Haggerty FB Halaby...
...Columbia offense is no soft touch. Quarterback Tom Vassell, the offensive leader in the Ivy League, and end Bob Federspiel, one of the most feared pass receivers in the League, make a dangerous combination. Vassell has accounted for 269 yards with his throwing and Federspiel scared the Elis enough for them to put two men on him. At left half will be Don Savini, extremely fast and just as lethal to the outside as Brookins...
...Crimson has worked long this week in defensing Columbia's muddle huddle. Coming out of a huddle ten yards to the side of the ball, the Lions split into two units. Though they generally shift then into a more familiar Wing T, occasionally they run a fast quick pitch from the split formation which is good for 15 yards against an unadjusted defense...
Even more encouraging for Yovicsin has been the improved play of his second team. Composed mostly of sophomores, the experience it gained in the opening contests makes it eligible for heavy duty this afternoon. This is doubly important against Columbia whose own second team gave up much yardage to Princeton and Yale...