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...winning team the work of Barrett of Cornell and Gerrish of Dartmouth featured in the backfield. On the line Black and Callahan, both of Yale, and Schlachter, all-American tackle from Syracuse, were the strongest players. J. L. Bigelow '16 was the only University representative with the Reservists...
...forwards from tackle to tackle on the two elevens are well balanced. Camp Devens' backfield, which included T. C. Thacher '18 and H. W. Minot '17 from the University could make no gains through the middle of the Newport line, while against the all-star collegians at Beverly and in the game with the Philadelphia Marines the defensive work of the Navy Yard linemen figured prominently. A. Horween '20 at centre on the Charlestown team will have a hard, fast playing opponent in Callaban, formerly of Yale. Black, 1916 Yale captain, and Grotemat compose the Naval Reserve guard combination...
...Stars in Backfield...
Former University players figure prominently in both backfield and line of the Navy Yard team. T. H. Enwright '18 is the strongest runner, although on a dry field he is equalled by E. L. Casey '19. W. J. Murray '18 at quarterback is a capable field general...
...former University captain has strengthened his Marine team by adding Quigley, from this year's Pennsylvania eleven, to his lineup. With Scott, the Lafayette star, Quigley and himself in the backfield, Mahan has a powerful offensive combination...