Dartmouth Nips Cagers in Ivy Opener; Free Throws Seal Upset Victory

HANOVER N.H- Momore First missle in four jumber with two seconds on the clock last night as Dartmouth upset the Harvard men's basketball team 63-61 at the Big Green's Alumni Gym in the Ivy League openers for both teams.

The defeat gives Harvard a 1-1 record (0-1 in the lvies). While the Big Green grabbed a 2-0 mark (1-0 in Ivyplay).

Dartmouth which hadn't beaten the cagers since 1979 won the game at the free-throw line, hiting a remarkable 17 of 18 penalty shots on the night to keep the game close throughout the second half.

See-Saw

Neither side could take more than a four point leage during the see-saw second half. Dartmouth went ahead for good when junior Paul Anderson netted a hook shot with 3:24 left, giving the BIg Green a 61-59 edge.

Anderson extended the Green's tally to 63 two minutes later a lead that Dartmouth's defence heald for the last minute and a half.

The evening's only good news for the Crimson came from the comeback performance of junior forward tobe Canabino, who scored 12 points in his first appearance since suffering a pre-season back injury.

But Carrabino spent much of the second half on the bench in foul trouble a symbol of squandered Harvard opportunities.

Blast Off

The Crimon had burst in an early 18-10 lead after a 12-2 spurt near start of the game. But the offense turned cold, as Dartmouth shut down Haevard for 7:19 during a 12-point run that gave it a 32-28 lead before half time.

Dartmouth, which won only one Ivy League game last year, protited from careful shot-section against Harvard's 3-2 zone. The Great often allowed a minute be more in pass before putting the hall up.

Harvard had sucess penetrating Dartmouth's version of the 3-2 zone, fighting through its seams for inside shots. But the Crimson could not capitalize on its trips to the foul line, netting only 13 of their 21 chances, and missing the first shot of a one-on-one situation on four occasion.

Still, the Crmson had a chance to snatch the win from Dartmouth in the closing minutes. Trost had a four-footer with about a minute to play, cutting the lead to two. Then senior Calvin Dixon made his experience work to Harvard's advantages as he cannily drew a charging foul that gave possession to the Crimson with 51 seconds left.

But Dartmouth rose to the occasion with Anderson making the crucial defensive play by tying up. Troud under the basket with 24 ticks left.

Freshman Greg Wildes quickly fouled Anderson, who missed the ensuring free throw giving Harvard one last chance.

The Crimson called timeout but could not set up a play in the last 20 seconds. Amid the confusion, Trout saw hi shot miss from 16 feet as the click ran out.

THE NOTEBOOK: Anderson led the Dartmouth upset with 14 points.. Desek Sells followed for the Big Green, tallying 12.. Sophomore guard Bob Ferry paced the Crimson with 15..Harvard's J.V team enjoyed a more profitable trip to New Hamphire winning by 78-74 in overtime.