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...large score was caused by extreme weakness on the part of the visitors rather than by the strength of their opponents. Stevens was in no condition for a hard game, having had only three days' practice. The Princeton line was weak, especially on the offence, but the backfield proved above criticism. Many long runs were made, of which the most sensational was that of Baker for 50 yards...
...fourth game on October 12 was with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and was won by a score of 31 to 0. Here again the Princeton backfield was the most conspicuous factor, its members breaking through the visitors' defence repeatedly for gains of from 10 to 60 yards. Trick plays and secret formations were not used because there was no need of them. E. C. Waller made his first appearance in actual play, and fully equalled Pendleton and Baker as a ground gainer...
Nevertheless, while the University team has not been called upon to face as strong opponents as might be desired, the improvement which has been made since the first game of the season has been quite satisfactory. While it was realized from the first that the backfield would be strong and heavy, much doubt has continued to be expressed as to the ability of the line which could be developed. Although there has been a wealth of good material, the only experienced men were rather lighter than the style of play resulting from the changed rules demands. The line, however...
...given over almost entirely to rudimentary drill, a distinct lack of team-play resulted in the Maine game. After a week of hard scrimmages, however, the game with Holy Cross showed a very encouraging development. A marked versatility of play was evinced which had hardly been expected and the backfield first gave evidence of ability to play an open game...
...consisting mainly of signal drill and practice in blocking formations. No scrimmaging was tried. A great many coaches assisted in preparing the men for Saturday, and among them was Poe, the famous end of the Class of 1900. Pendleton, H. Baker, De Witt, and Waller all played in the backfield during the afternoon; S. Baker was again at quarter, and Dunlap and Wight at the ends Pendleton and Baker tried a number of kicks from placement with fair success. President Hibben, who will be unable to attend the game Saturday, was on the field watching the practice...