Cross Country, Soccer Triumph in Openers

Sophomore sensation Peter Bogovich repeated a page right out of Harvard's great moments in soccer history today as he scored five goals in one game to lead the Crimson over a scrappy Tufts eleven, 8-3.

In tallying five times in his first varsity game, Bogovich equalled a record set by former Harvard soccer wizard Christian Ohiri against another luckless Tufts squad in 1961. Coincidentally, Ohiri's five came in the first varsity game of his soccer career at Harvard.

Bogovich also scored a sixth goal, but it was nullified by the referee.

Bogovich notched the first three Harvard goals today, but it was not as easy a contest at first as the final tally indicates. Electing to kick into the wind and sun, a decision that paid-off with interest in the final period, Harvard found it rough going against the better-conditioned Jumbos.

Tufts bombarded the Harvard goal throughout the entire first quarter, and it was only the determined defensive play of inside right Bruce Detora and goalie Rich Locksley that kept the Jumbos off the scoreboard.

Hampered by a jammed thumb, Locksley managed to hold Tufts to only two goals in the first half, and Harvard led, 3-2, at the whistle.

Tufts retaliated in the third period. Taking advantage of Harvard's poor halfback-fullback coordination, the Jumbos pushed the Crimson all over the field but could only score once as they wasted several fine opportunities.

Lucky Fourth

But everything went right for the Crimson in the fourth quarter. With the crucial advantage of the wind and sun at its back, Harvard finally put offense and defense together to roll up the points.

Coach Bruce Munro continued to alternate sophomore Bill Brock, still nursing a twisted knee, and veteran Hilary Worthen at left fullback. Worthen, the superior passer, gave the Crimson an offensive edge, and Brock came through when Harvard needed defensive help.

Forward Ahmen Yehia tallied one of his two goals, and Captain Scott Robertson hit once as Munro cleared the bench to give his starters a rest. And by the final whistle, it had turned into just another Harvard-Tufts soccer game.