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...start was even and the two crews, rowing 34 strokes to the minute, continued abreast. Frequent sports were made by each to get rid of the other but without success, until the last eighth of a mile when '97 drew to the front and finished half a boat length ahead. There was some difficulty in determining the finish line, which ran diagonally across the river. The result was that both crews appeared almost even at the finish...
...squads and practiced the signals. Waters joined the line of backs and formed part of the interference. Two elevens lined up later in the afternoon and the 'varsity was unable to check the vigorous rushes of the second eleven backs. By clever dodging, Arnold succeeded in running half the length of the field and crossing the 'varsity line, but the touchdown was not allowed as he ran outside. There was considerable punting and much fumbling resulted. Newell played well at end on the second eleven and scored a touchdown, aided by good interference. Fairchild was tried at halfback...
This lecture will not exceed half an hour in length. It will be followed with reading from Homer, Shakespeare, and other authors...
This lecture will not exceed half an hour in length. It will be followed with reading from Homer, Shakespeare, and other authors...
Then the change of the length of the halves to two of 35 minutes instead of the old regulation of two of 45 minutes is an important innovation, tending to make the game quicker and more lively. The old form of opening play has been abolished and the new rules require a bona fide kick of more than ten yards. A new official has been added, to be known as a linesman, whose duty shall be to keep time, mark the distance gained, and give testimony to unnecessary roughness, offside play, and holding...