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...progress of the game was very slow and, on account of the frequent injuries and consultations, extended over a period of two hours. Harvard was the first to score. Mills ran the kick-off in 25 yards and four plays through centre by Stillman and Mills covered the remaining 10 yards to the middle of the field. Then followed a series of end and formation plays, varying in their gains from 1 to 5 yards, which eventually brought the ball to West Point's 7 yard line. Leatherbee made half a yard through left tackle, and two formations with Jones...
...Bowdoin Prizes, offered for dissertations in English and in Latin and Greek will be doubled this year on account of an increase in the fund from about $15,000 to $30,000. Whether the several prizes will be doubled or increased in different ratios has not yet been determined. An official announcement will be made, in a few weeks...
Jones did not play in the line-up on account of a strained leg and in his absence. Wright was tried in advancing the ball on the formation play. Burgess took part in the practice for the first time in over a week and played at end in the game between the substitutes. Knowlton was also on the field but did no active work. Hurley was also out. There were nearly twenty coaches instructing the players, among whom were F. D. Cochrane '99, J. Cranston '91, W. H. Lewis '95, J. Dunlop '96, F. S. Newell '92, J. Upton...
...Forbes, however, who went around the left side of the scrimmage and was forced outside just before crossing the goal line. On the following play through centre. Forbes made the touchdown. The goal was missed. During the remainder of the half, one touchdown was lost by Harvard on account of Stillman's fumble as he was passing under the goal, and time was called with the ball on Wesleyan's 7 yard line...
...Harvard line-up will be the re-appearance of Kernan at left halfback. His injured knee has prevented him from playing during the past few weeks, and this will be the first regular game in which he has taken part. Knowlton will be unable to play on account of a strain, but A. Marshall will be back at left guard and may help to strengthen that side of the line. The only other regular player who will not play is Graydon, whose shoulder has not yet recovered from the injury it received on Monday. Wesleyan will be represented by almost...