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...Crimson backfield received an accession of strength yesterday when it became known that J. W. Hammond '25 had been taken off probation after having passed the French reading requirements. His notice from the college office, was undoubtedly the most important white card to be sent out, other receivers notwithstanding. The coaches had counted heavily on the versatile Junior and had he failed to get out of his academic difficulties would have been hard put to find anyone satisfactorily to fill his place. He distinguished himself last year by his fine punting and ground gaining ability...
...Hammond executed a 25 yard run in the practice on the Stadium field yesterday afternoon, when Coach Fisher put teams A, B, and C through the stiffest scrimmaging held so far this year. The seconds came into the stadium at about 3 o'clock, and until after 5 the ball was in motion. Team A would go in and carry the ball for a while,then B, then C, and finally A would start in again. Since there were no linesmen and since downs were not counted, there was no score for the day's work, but the first string...
...clock a regular scrimmage started with team A facing the scrubs. After an exchange of kicks and ground gaining on the part of Coach Fisher's men, they finally secured the ball on the scrubs 35 yard line. Hammond, who had entered the game, raced around right end for a 25 yard gain, and after the ball had been carried within five yards of the second's goal, Coburn rushed the ball across in a single plunge. Lee failed to kick the goal...
...kick-off, the regulars received, and after they failed to gain through the line, Jenkins kicked. A few moments later the scrubs tried a forward pass, which Greenough intercepted. Now, close to the scrub's goal, the first team pushed forward, and Hammond, who substituted in the backfield, crossed the line...
Coburn was on the field in uniform for the first time since his injury. One of the University's most dependable ground gainers, he played at half on team B. Hammond was at the other half; Akers was pilot; and Robb, fullback. Kerman, who was kept out of the Rhode Island game with an injured wrist played center on team B. Cooper and Macomber were on his flanks, while R. Hubbard and Hobson were tackles. Evans and Combs were on the ends...