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...when that failed to daunt Myers, Coach Woody Hayes ordered his defense to fan back and double-team Northwestern's receivers. Myers still completed 18 of 30 passes, and the Wildcats, behind 14-0 in the first quarter, roared back to win, 18-14. Says Halfback Paul Flatley, who caught a Myers pass for the first Northwestern touchdown against Ohio State: "I was covered by three guys, and he threw it right into my hands-right up in front of my face-and I was in the end zone." "That," sighs Parseghian, "is a God-given gift...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: The Coach's Pet | 11/2/1962 | See Source »

...with Eliot, which remained in second place with a 4-0 record. Eliot had an extremely easy week, thrashing Lowell 27-0 and winning 6-0 when Quincy forfeited on Thursday. The Elephants' victory over Lowell was featured by several long touchdown runs and the hard driving of their halfback Andy Shea...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Eliot Battles Leverett For Football Lead | 10/30/1962 | See Source »

After a few short gains through the center of the line, King rolled out to pass and found John McLean waiting all alone on the Harvard 22. The young halfback, playing his first game on the starting unit carried the ball...

Author: By Joseph M. Russin, | Title: Dartmouth Line Overpowers Varsity; King Leads Indian Drive in 24-6 Win | 10/27/1962 | See Source »

King once again contended himself with sending halfback Spangenberg and Parkinson in for thrusts over the tackle and guard positions. He finally finished the job himself with a four yard run around left end for the six points. Ticking like a machine, Wellstead gained yet another conversion making...

Author: By Joseph M. Russin, | Title: Dartmouth Line Overpowers Varsity; King Leads Indian Drive in 24-6 Win | 10/27/1962 | See Source »

Aside from Roberts, the Crimson has only two major worries from the Columbia offense. Converted fullback Tom O'Conner plays this year at halfback, and he usually gains yardage on each line assault. Fullback Mike Hassan is the Lion's top ground gainer, but scouts say he is inconsistent...

Author: By Joseph M. Russin, | Title: Varsity Must Beat Lions Today To Keep Chance for Ivy Title | 10/20/1962 | See Source »

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