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During the first period the Freshmen played a kicking game; taking advantage of a strong wind at their backs. Poor work by the St. Mark's backfield in handling punts gave Grant a chance to try for a goal from the 17-yard line. The attempt failed. The period ended with the Freshmen in possession of the ball on. St. Mark's 27-yard line. At the beginning of the next period two rushes by Chatfield and one by Reynolds brought the ball to St. Mark's 1-foot line. Reynolds circled right end for a touchdown, but Gardiner missed...
...substitutes allowed but few gains through the centre of the line. For this reason there was very little work for the defensive backs. On the other hand, the second team line was strong and, except toward the end of the period, no substantial gains were made by the University backfield. Gardner, who alternated with Potter at quarterback, ran the team well and succeeded in working three forward passed for a total of 40 yards. Wendell and Graustein were the most effective in advancing the ball. Altogether the practice showed a steady improvement and an evidence of excellent material for nearly...
...backfield of the first team is heavy and fast and a strong offeuse will probably be developed after the backs have had the experience of a few preliminary games together. Before the scrimmage, the two squads were given the usual practice in tackling, the dummy, falling on the ball, and breaking through, and a short signal practice was held...
...goal from placement. The first touchdown was the result of a recovered on-side kick by the University team on the second's 10-yard line. In three plays the touchdown was scored, T. Frothingham carrying the ball through the right side of the line-each time. The backfield was then changed, Potter playing quarterback and Pierce, Morrison and Tryon replacing the backs. After several plays, a forward pass from Potter to O'Flaherty was worked successfully, but on a second attempt, the pass was intercepted by Weil who went 15 yards before Potter tackled him. After the ball...
Probably the most fundamental change in the game will be the absence of pushing and pulling the man with the ball. This will result in the use of lighter and faster men in the backfield, and do away entirely with the use of heavy and powerful combinations to force their way by mere weight and strength through the opposing line. The rule prohibiting flying tackling will be violated by many players, for cases will occur when a 10-yard gain can be saved by incurring a 5-yard penalty...