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...crews appear to be fairly evenly matched. The Weld have had fewer changes made during the season than the Newell crews and consequently row better together. Also there has been more material to pick from at the Weld, although the first Newell has more experienced oarsmen than the first Weld. The chief fault of the first Weld is its slow, lifeless stroke, which causes the men to hang at the full reach and to lack leg-drive. The first Newell has more snap, but is inclined to slump and to wash out at the finish...
...practice yesterday was encouraging. The line played a little high, but with good spirit, and the running of end plays was much smoother than it has been. Although the back-field showed improvement in getting into the plays, there was still too much fumbling. The backs were surer in catching punts, but there was room for considerable improvement. The coaches consider the handling of punts a critical point, and the backs are given practice in this every morning...
...interference. In kicking, Pennsylvania outclassed Harvard, for though Putnam kicked nearly as well as Reynolds. Harvard's ends were so slow in getting down the field that Pennsylvania ran back kicks from 5 to 20 yards each time. Moreover, Harvard formed no interference for running back punts and kickoffs, although the need of this had been constantly impressed on the men. Contrary to expectations, Harvard proved stronger in line plays than those around end. The excellent interference which resulted in the long end runs in the Brown and Carlisle games, was entirely lacking and what gains were made around...
...both offense and defense showed strength and speed. Barnard opened large holes but hid not handle his opponent effectively. He frequently allowed Mitchell to interfere with the centre and quarterback, and though this resulted in penalties for interference, it irritated both Sargent and Marshall and disorganized the interference. Although Lawrence did not play long enough to show his endurance, he did some fast defensive work. Unsteadiness on the offense was his worst fault. Burgess hesitated to get into the plays, but did not allow gains around his end. Marshall ran the team very sensibly, although slow in getting the plays...
...punting during the season has been done by Reynolds and his substitute, Butler, both of whom are reliable and accurate. Townsend, another substitute is the best drop-kicker on the squad, although Bennett has also done well in this line...