Word: wesleyan
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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With an enthusiasm rarely shown against non-Ivy opponents, the varsity soccer team crushed a powerless Wesleyan eleven here yesterday, 4 to 0. The Crimson added three last-period goals to Tadgh Sweeney's second-quarter tally in a remarkable surge of scoring power...
...varsity attack succeeded in dominating play throughout the contest against a Cardinal defense whose most effective tactic was strategic tripping. On the few occasions when Wesleyan invaded Crimson territory, fullbacks Lanny Keyes, Tim Morgan, and Charlie David, and right halfback Charlie Steele stifled the enemy's efforts. Goalie Tom Bagnoli came through brilliantly when a good save was needed...
...Wesleyan uses the same general plan of attack as the Crimson, with short passing, good control, and careful shooting. In summation, as varsity coach Bruce Munro said yesterday, the Cardinals play "a good brand of soccer...
...varsity attack, which has come alive to score four goals in two games--a fantastic burst for this fall's squad--will get a stern testing from the rugged Wesleyan defenders. There is not much doubt, however, that the team's defense should have a fairly easy afternoon...
Only the Crimson's own nonchalance can defeat it today. The varsity's undefeated status hangs upon its ability to get excited about the Wesleyan contest...