Word: line
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...will probably be played here if he has recovered from his recent shaking up; if not, Woods will try his hand on the Yale captain. He is strong, active, a fair tackler and a good runner, but not up to the other two. On the other side of the line, Lewis will face Wallis; he is a sure tackler and very active, but hardly strong enough for the position. On the ends, however, with Warren and Farness. Princeton will be able to give Yale points on how the position should be played...
Back of the line the two teams are very evenly matched, except at quarter-back; Poe is of course away up and above Barbour. If Harvey should play fullback for Yale his work will off-set that of Homans. The Princeton man has a very quick punt and a reasonably good drop kice, and he runs well with the ball; but he lacks experience and is very apt to get excited. Harvey is good at all points of a fullback's play, and has had considerable experience. It is difficult to compare the work of the halfbacks. Princeton...
...speaks on athletic matters, was a great part of the celebration. Those other Professors who spoke will also always be remembered when last evening is spoken of. The evening never will be forgotten by those now in college, and may it represent only the beginning of as long a line of victories which Harvard shall win from Yale, as that which Yale has won of late years from Harvard...
...line is greatly strengthened already and Cabot has strengthened the team at quarter-back. Stone played his position very well and the ends were well taken care of. Ninety-four will therefore have two 'varsity men and three 'varsity substitutes almost half of the team...
...Close of the Game.During the remainder of the game it was too dark to see the 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...