Strange starting issue

I started checking voltages and found the coil was getting 10.50 - 11.0 volts during crank and 6.5 volts while running. Maybe I should check to see if the ignition box is getting any voltage while cranking. The car cranks fine but still will not start until the key is returned to the run position. This is almost like the exact opposite of a bad ballast resistor.
Any more ideas?
Thanks