Harvard made one strong effort to stay alive, moving 66 yards in six plays to score shortly thereafter, on Clasby's running and passing. But Yale added its fourth counter immediately following, and the game was decided.
Yale Coach Jordan Olivar substituted freely through the final 20 minutes. In the meantime, Yale had added two more touchdowns, both on Molloy-to-Woodsum passes.
Harvard exhibited some aerial prowess of its own against the Yale reserves. Hardy Cox, Clasby's substitute, completed seven out of nine passes for 142 yards, setting up Culver's final plunge for the score.
New Scoring Record
The combined total of 55 points set a new record for the series. The previous high had been the 52 points scored in 1947.
The statistics of this game are deceptive. The Crimson edged the Elis in first downs (19 to 12) and passing yardage (219 to 205), although the Blue ran for 155 yards to Harvard's 80.
The streamlined Stadium boasted a full house for the first time since 1948's Yale game. Including standees, there were close to 40,000.