Word: fielding
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Dates: during 1890-1890
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GOVERNING BOARD.'94 NOTICE.- The following men will on Jarvis field today at 2.15 sharp: Gage, Stone, Newell, Corbett, Shea, Shaw, Borden, Garrison, Clark, Wrenn, Waters, Mackie, Cabot, Beals, Bond, Quigley, Saltonstall, McDaniel, Ladd, McDonald, Williams, Wilson, Hoag, Whitney, Thayer, Gleason...
...goals, touch-downs, etc., was introduced in 1883, the only difference between it and the present in de of counting being that a touch down counted but two points. In 1879 Yale defeated Harvard by one goal kicked by Thompson, a Yale half-back, from the centre of the field. This was the last time a team of fifteen men was played. They were distributed as follows: 7 forwards, 5 half-backs and 3 backs...
...Cumnock, made a short speech. He was glad the eleven had won because they had worked so hard and because Yale had worked so hard, too. He was also glad that they had won because he believed in athletics. The procession loudly cheered Professor Hart, then marched to Jarvis field where a large crowd was waiting. In the middle of the field was a roaring bonfire, around which the procession marched. The eleven was then heartily cheered, S. Dexter, L. S., leading the cheering from the coach. When Cumnock arose to speak it seemed as if the crowd would...
...freshman eleven played a practice game with a second eleven yesterday afternoon on Jarvis Field. Newell and Shaw of the 'Varsity squad played tackle and guard respectively. H. Cabot was quarter-back. Apart from this there was no change in the make up of the team. Wrenn and Waters played ends, McDonald and Saltonstall left tackle and guard, and Mackie centre. Borden and Gage were the half-backs and Stone full-back...
...plays. Harvard's goal was never in danger. The eleven simply contented itself with keeping the score what it was. Whenever Yale would get the ball down well toward the line, the Harvard rushers would hold Yale and secure the ball. Then Trafford would send it up the field with a long punt, and let the Yale men wear themselves out forcing it back. It was a long half, but at last the referee called time, and the game was won. Trafford got through him without much trouble, and in turn did some fine blocking and tackling...