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...before the ball. This, of necessity, prevented any concerted action on the part of the whole eleven. While the line-men heretofore have not been getting the start on their opponents, yesterday they showed some improvement in that phase of the game, which is the first requisite of hard, fast playing...
...number of changes made in the line-up of the first eleven yesterday had the effect of bracing the play to a large extent. Parker was tried at left halfback, Kendall went to right half, and Warren played with the substitutes. They all played a strong and fast game and made several long runs. The presence of Reid at fullback also steadied the back field to a great extent. Baldwin, a Freshman from Exeter, was tried at quarterback, but as he was not used to the Harvard way of snapping the ball back, he was erratic in his passing...
...certitude with regard to the race this afternoon is impossible. Other things being equal, however, Cornell should win today. There are seven men in the boat who are veterans and for coxswain they have a wonderfully capable coach in Captain Colson. They have shown in time trials fast speed, and their form is much superior to either Harvard or Yale. Furthermore they have had Courtney for coach and in him a great precedent for winning. Courtney considers the crew the fastest he has ever turned...
...disregarded. There can be no doubt of the men's ability to last, and they have in Dobyns a tried stroke, who is never beaten until the finish. Since they have been at New London they have smoothed off wonderfully and in trials have done very fast work...
...race between the Weld senior crew and the Worcester High School on Lake Quinsigamond yesterday resulted in a victory for the school eight. The Weld got an excellent start and almost immediately gained a length over their opponents. Both crews rowed a fast stroke but soon settled down to steady work. At Sumae's Point the school eight had pulled up even...