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...went through a light workout. Signals constituted the bulk of work given the first two elevens. Coach Ryan is troubled principally over the backfield situation, which is so critical because of the many injuries. A new possibility for a running position showed up in R. Lockwood, a third string fullback, who played brilliantly in the scrimmage. He displayed a consisent punting ability, and also showed promise as a plunger...
...itself in a precarious position by losing for the season, it is feared, two of her best men, Tom Dickens, who was regarded as the best tackle on the squad, wrenched his knee so badly that he will be shelved until next year. As Bob Lay, who was first string backfield material last year until injured, bruised both his arm and leg Saturday, it is now expected that he will be lost to the team for the second consecutive season. At present the hospital list totals 10, including Dickens and Lay; Peterson, halfback; Thorne Murphy, quarterback; Captain Callahan, center; Acosta...
...eleven which last season so decisively defeated Princeton, the Yale players will start preparation for the game with Colgate. Due to the latter's poor showing this season, they are not expected to offer much opposition. However, Yale is taking no chances of losing any more of its first-string men, and this slight rest will be distinctly welcome...
...squad turned out yesterday for a light workout, which followed a small cut, displacing several first string men and relegating them to the second team. Prospects were considerably brightened by the return of T. Gehrke, star back who has been out with injuries since the Worcester game. Gehrke appeared in togs, and displayed his usual spendid form in kicking. W. A. Gordon, who has filled Gehrke's place, sustained somewhat severe injuries Saturday, and will be unable to play for some time. Injuries have persistently followed the Freshmen, and seem to overcast their horizon...
...with the Centre game on Saturday, and the remaining four weeks will be devoted to polishing the selected material, with special attention to defense against Yale and Princeton plays. The regulars will not have much scrimmaging, even in the Virginia and Brown games, in order to safeguard the first-string men from injuries...