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There was scarcely any preliminary work and practically all the time was devoted to a scrimmage between the first and second elevens. The main object of the practice was to test the defensive strength of the team, and several times the second eleven was permitted to retain the ball after it had been lost on downs. It was of no avail, however, for once the second team, instead of making even small gains, was thrown back in eight plays for a loss of 10 yards, and again on a long series of rushes could gain but 40 yards. There were...
...time were made on blocked kicks, so that the score does not truly indicate the extent to which the losing team was outplayed. Dartmouth has developed a remarkably strong back-field, and with an attack which for speed and general ground-gaining qualities is exceptional will present a valuable test of Harvard's defense...
...hundred men came out as candidates for the team during the latter part of September, but among the number were few players of the necessary weight, activity, or aggressiveness. Many of the men lacked experience and to develop out of such material a team which would stand the test of championship games was a serious problem to the coaches. The squad was gradually reduced, however, and a team picked which has managed to avert defeat but often with great difficulty. In the games up to this time against much lighter opponents, victories have always been won, but the scores with...
...University football practice yesterday was used largely as a test of the team's defensive work. A great deal of the time was first spent in coaching the men individually and in drilling the ends, backs and linemen in separate groups. After this the first and second elevens lined up for a short scrimmage. On the whole the playing of the team was a trifle better than it was the day before. In the line there was more speed and aggressiveness and the men played better together. On the offense, the ground gaining was consistent, but never brilliant. The tackle...
...mile course, beginning at the Longwood bridge and ending at the Harvard bridge. At 4.15 o'clock the first and second crews of both clubs will row over the regular mile and seven-eighths course. All men who are rowing in the Freshman crews must take the strength test today or tomorrow...