Seconds later, safety Walter Johnson intercepted a Furbush pass to put Harvard in scoring position again and Hornblower scored from the three-yard line four plays later. Harvard was leading now 24-21.

But the Crimson defense had yet to develop an effective method of strangling the Marinaro threat, and Cornell matched 30 yards, with Marinaro gaining 55 of them, for another touchdown.

By now, Harvard's offense had been overextended. The Crimson gained possession three times in the final period-and three times yielded without a first down.

Ties Ivy Record

And the Crimson defense, on a crucial third-and-11 play at the Big Red 32 allowed Furbush to escape up the right side for 18 yards and the first down. Five plays later. Marinaro broke across for another touchdown, his fifth to tie the Ivy record for most in one game.

Marinaro was taken out of action then, but Harvard was beaten. With four minutes remaining, the Cornell substitutes began an 80-yard drive, and Arthur threw 14 yards to sophomore Ron Mower for the final touchdown. There were 10 seconds left.

Cornell had won its first game of the season, and had beaten Harvard for the first time since 1962.

So now, unless Harvard upsets undefeated Dartmouth next week, its chances of defending the Ivy League championship are nearly hopeless. The Crimson needs to adjust both its offense and defense drastically, and mid-October is no time to begin such a task.