The varsity soccer team's hopes for the Ivy League title took a steep dive yesterday at Hanover, as Dartmouth whipped the Crimson, 5 to 2. In a thoroughly dismal defensive showing, the varsity allowed more goals to be scored against it than in any other contest in several years.

Observers who thought the Crimson's defensive might of past years was vanishing after the Columbia game had their sentiments confirmed yesterday. Fullbacks Tim Morgan and Sandy Cortesl were especially culpable, although goalie Bob Forbush and John Adams were less than excellent.

Dartmouth rushed to a 2-0 lead in the first half, but the varsity struck back for two goals early in the third period. Chris Martin and Seamus Malin both scored on crossing passes in front of the Big Green nets.

The Indians went ahead, 2 to 2, still in the third quarter; but the varsity's Tony Davies picked up a ball rolling out from a scramble in front of the Indian goal and drove it home from his half-back position.

In the fourth period, however, Dartmouth tallied twice and held the Crimson at bay. The big Indian eleven simply outhustled the varsity, and continually beat the Crimson to the ball.

For the varsity, linemen Tadhg Sweeney, Dick McIntosh, and Teddy Wendell stood out, and Davies played his usually versatile game at center half.