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...field until Devens scored, Peyton was the only man on the second eleven who played with any dash. Them the second eleven was given the ball in the centre of the field to strengthen the first's defense. After they had been thrown back for several downs, Brayton made fifteen yards through Lawrence. A few more gains, and then the ball was given to the first and the rest of the half was spent in exchange of punts...
...result of the three games played and of the line-ups in practice, the defense of the Harvard eleven is, for this time of year, reasonably strong. In yesterday's practice of fifteen minutes the second eleven was given the ball half the time to test the first eleven. With the possible exception of right end, which was weakened by the absence of Hallowell, there was no place in the line where the second made consistent gains. The tackles were much improved. J. Lawrence, although against weaker opponents than on Saturday, was much steadier than usual, and proved...
Ellis played at right halfback in Kendall's place. Although a powerful rusher and one to be connted on for consistent gains, he is careless about holding the ball. He lost the ball twice yesterday within fifteen yards of the goal line. Parker, the other halfback, played his usual plucky game, and Campbell was a great factor in steadying the line. The latter was especially strong in running down the field on kicks...
Harvard scored after a few minutes of play. An exchange of punts in Harvard's favor and short and sharp rushes brought the ball to the twenty-five yard line. Fifteen yards by Parker around the end and short line plunges enabled Kendall to make a touchdown. Lawrence kicked the goal. Superiority in punting again made a score possible. Devens returned the kick-off and Wesleyan began to rush. Twice they gained through Lawrence and then punted to Kendall on the ten yard line. Kendall next cleared the end for twenty-five yards and Hallowell punted. On the return punt...
Umpire--C. O. Jenkins of Yale. Referee--H. Letton of Yale. Timekeeper--John Graham of B. A. A. Linesmen--Kasson of Harvard and Jones of Wesleyan. Touchdowns--Kendall 2, Parker. Goals--Lawrence 3. Safety--Hartzell. Score--Harvard 20, Wesleyan 0. Time--Fifteen and ten minute halves...