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Physically the Dartmouth team should be in the pink of condition by the weekend. Unless unlooked for injuries turn up when the squad assembles tomorrow, the Green team will run out on the Stadium greensward intact. The one possible exception is Oberlander, backfield star. He received a terrific pummelling yesterday and left the game in a dazed condition. The expectation is however, that he will be fit after a short rest...
...fray at Providence. Both of these teams meet the University later in the season. The Brunonians would normally be topheavy favorites, but their injured list includes Captain Sheldon, Eckstein, star center; Stifler, the end who was instrumental in beating Harvard last year; Dixon and Keefer, two of the best backfield men; and others of lesser note. Brown should be the victor, but by a reduced margin...
...also handicapped by backfield injuries. Harris, Henry, and McDonald, regular ball-carriers, will be non-combatants. Captain, Carlson, Miller, and Worcester are capable of making trouble for the Brown defense...
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...Harvard backfield has been radically changed since its last appearance. Gehrke's leg has been giving him trouble lately and he will not start today, although there is a good chance that he may see action before the afternoon is over. Zarakov's twisted leg will keep him out entirely, and it is very doubtful if Cheek will even dress. Miller, therefore, is the only veteran who started against Middlebury, who will begin today. Hammond, Howe, and Stafford should prove to be worthy substitutes for the injured men. The last-named, starting his first game at quarterback, has a fine...