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...indirect influence wielded by such a University as Harvard is infinitely great. It is the duty of the University to attempt a wise solution of this problem by the exercise of the fullest knowledge and most careful deliberation and not by giving apparent judgment through lending the name of Harvard to the formation of a Machine Gun Company...
After two days of rest, the greater part of the football squad was on the field again yesterday afternoon, and went to work at the problem of solving the multiple passing game used by Yale. T. J. Coolidge was on the field, but not in football clothes, and Hardwick did not report, being given the extra day to rest. He has been worked hard this fall and will be helped by a short period of inaction...
...University of Syracuse has just installed an indoor rowing tank, which it is thought by the coaches will greatly assist in solving the perplexing problem of providing suitable means for winter training for the crews. The tank is provided with mechanical means for simulating the passage of the boat through the water...
...season the defensive work of the forward line has been below standard; weakness having been apparent in each contest. To develop a line strong enough to stop the attack of the Princeton backfield and at the same time capable of aiding its own backs on the offence is the problem which is confronting the coaches. The return of Pennock should materially strengthen the line, and throughout the week individual attention will be directed to the perfecting of a stronger forward defence...
...outset most of the available material was totally lacking in any experience whatsoever, but four men on the squad having ever played in a college football contest. The biggest problem which confronted Coach Yost at this period of the season was the formation of a dependable line. One regular, Captain Raynsford, constituted the entire nucleus about which the forward defence had to be constructed. At this time the backfield had every indication of being strong, fast and powerful, with individual stars aiding it particularly. Hughitt, at quarter, was the best man who had ever filled this position in the football...