Dartmouth 17, Pennsylvania 0

A heavy rain failed to dampen the spirits of Dartmouth fans as the Indians scalped the Quakers of Pennsylvania 17-0 in the Ivy League opener for both teams. The Big Green defense made history as it held Penn to no first downs, minus-22 yards rushing, and minus-four yards offensively overall. By comparison the Indians had 320 yards total offense and 21 first downs. This last figure is an Ivy League record for the most first downs compiled by one team since formal play began in 1956.

Despite the iron-clad defense, the Dartmouth offense continued to wait until the second half to play its best football, thus accounting for a 0-0 score at the half. Four Dartmouth drives were stopped in the first half, two on fumbles and two on missed field goals, both from 40 or more yards out.

As the third quarter opened, the Indians were again halted inside the five-yard line after a drive of 60 yards. The Quakers, however, were unable to move against the Green team and were forced to punt. This time the Tomahawks moved the ball effectively, aided by a pass interference penalty on the Penn 20. Mel Meyers broke over left tackle for eight yards and then came back on a counter play for twelve more and a touchdown.

The ensuing kick-off was fumbled and the Indians recovered on the Penn 26. This time it was the Green team with King at the helm that put the ball into play. Two rushes by Spangenberg and one by Lawson moved the ball to the Penn 14, but when the Quaker defense stiffened, Wellstead dropped back and kicked his third field goal of the season, this time from the Penn 22.

The final Indian score came late in the fourth quarter, as the Quakers fumbled an attempted punt and the ball-carrier was tackled on the Penn one-yard line. Madden then took the ball over on a quarterback sneak. Wellstead's kick was good and the final score read 17-0.