Word: downs
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Dates: during 1890-1890
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Dartmouth was steadily forced back although fighting stubbornly; at last Harvard had worked the ball down to within 5 yards of the goal. Here Dartmouth rallied and secured it on four downs; it availed them little for Upton broke through the line and forced Norton to make a safety. Score...
Dartmouth could not advance the ball when it was put in play; Norton was forced to kick, and the ball went to Harvard. It was quickly brought down to near the line, and Upton made the last 7 yards necessary for a touch down; goal. Score 18-0.
Soon after the ball was put in play Little was disqualified for rough play. Harvard had secured the ball and Lee and Fearing made a very pretty combination rush of 35 yards which enabled the latter to score a touch down; no goal. Score 27-0.
Norton kicked the ball when it was put in play and Trafford secured it. Lee rushed 20 yards. Segur was hurt in tackling him and compelled to leave the field. Captain Lakeman had no substitute to take his place, so Shaw went in. Lee and Hallowell gained 20 yards by...
Norton kicked again; the ball was returned to Corbett and secured by Heard at Dartmouth's 25 yard line. A minute later Lee had scored another touch down; no goal. Score 35-0.