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...yards for a touchdown. No attempt was made to kick the goal. Again Team A was put on the offensive in the middle of the field, and Brickley scored on the fourth play. Team B was then given the ball and showed some offensive ability, but score. The backfield of both teams was strong and fast, while the material for the line though heavy, appeared somewhat inexperienced...
This year, however, the coaches have not had as much opportunity to drill the players and it is probable that the teamwork will be comparatively crude. The slow field, heavy with yesterday's rain, will also do much to handicap the speed of the backfield...
...tying New Hampshire State College, 6 to 6. The University line has been shifted continually, Captain Fisher, Gardiner, and Huntington being the only players who seem to be at all permanent. At the ends Smith and Felton appear secure, both being experienced players and veterans from last year. The backfield is problematical, as yet, but all except T. H. Frothingham are "H" men Keays was on the 1913 Freshman team and last year was a substitute for the University team. Jenckes at left tackle played on the second team last fall but is comparatively inexperienced. The other tackle is Gardiner...
...passing was taken up. This was followed by practice in simple formations and drill in blocking and breaking through for the linemen. During the week consistent improvement has been shown in all departments of the game which so far have been taken up. Many of the candidates for the backfield are heavy and fast and have shown much ability. The linemen have improved but are still a bit crude in their work. The end material has benefited by the coaching it has received and shows promise...
...game. Falling on the ball and tackling the dummy were practiced under the direction of Coaches H. C. Dewey '12 and J. Parker '13 who were assisted by G. H. Balch '12. After this the ends were given a long drill in running down under punts with the backfield candidates doing the kicking and running in. No tackling was allowed however, the men merely being instructed in the elementary principles of their positions...