Word: attacking
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...half West Point had the ball constantly in their opponent's territory, and was only prevented from scoring by Yale's determined stand on the 2-yard line. In the second half Yale scored a safety and two touchdowns. West Point being unable to check Yale's irresistible attack...
...early opportunity will be given for judging the relative strength of Harvard and Yale. In the game Wednesday, three of Yale's touchdowns were scored either on fumbles or as a result of poor kicking. Yale punted frequently on the first down and was able to meet the Springfield attack effectively. The team is heavier than any which Harvard has met this season. There is not enough of variety in its attack, however, and as it is slow in getting started, the University line should have no difficulty in holding...
...Maine team, with a few exceptions, were very light, but nevertheless played a very aggressive game. The left side of the line in particular offered a strong resistance to their opponent's attack. The fumbling behind the line was very costly as the Maine ends were never able to recover the ball for their side. Maine gained first down but once near the beginning of the game...
...second half Syracuse's defense weakened and Yale's attack improved. The first kickoff was run back 20 yards from the 15-yard line and a touchdown was soon made. Jones, the substitute quarter-back distinguished himself in this half. Once he ran back a punt 35 yards and a second time with only three minutes left to play scored a touchdown after a 30-yard run on a fake kick. Throughout the game the Yale backs appeared to be too fast for their line, in spite of the fact that the Syracuse attack was especially weak...
...Hall, Princeton, before a large audience, and resulted in a victory for Princeton. The strength of the Princeton team lay in the consistency and flawlessness of its argument due to the care with which it had prepared its speeches. The Harvard speakers on the other hand, attempted a bolder attack, and seemed more mature in their delivery. The fact that the judges were divided in their decision after remaining out about half an hour shows that Princeton did not have an easy victory...