Word: touchback
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Navy played Davis-Elkins and lost its first game by a touchback, 0-2. "Pugh," shouted the supporters of Davis-Elkins after the game was over. They were not being rude to the young disappointed sailors but acclaiming the tough centre on their sturdy line...
...There was a mistake in the announcement just made," he says pleasantly. "In place of 'touchdown' read 'touchback.' The ball is now in play on the 20-yard line, and Kleenwell has just gone through center for three yards...
...most important change in the rules themselves was adopted for the convenience of the spectator and differentiates clearly between a safety and a touchback. According to the new ruling the ball will be brought out to the 30 yard line after a safety instead of to the 20-yard line as formerly...