Word: back-field
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Dates: during 1897-1897
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...Varsity again showed up promisingly in their practice yesterday afternoon. Every man was in the game all the time and several of the players really did commendable work. Haughton showed his best form of the season in back-field work. His blocking off for the protection of the runner on receiving punts was unusually strong, while his punts were long and well placed. Twice he interfered for Dibblee so successfully on kicks that he was enabled to make fine 15 and 25 yard runs. Late in the practice however he was struck so hard by the opposing ends that...
During the afternoon an hour was spent in giving the forwards practice in breaking through. The 'Varsity backs exchanged positions with those of the second, in order that they might also take advantage of the opportunities offered for practice in catching punts and perfecting their back-field work. Captain Cabot was the only 'Varsity man who was not out. His knee is still weak and it has been considered advisable to give him a complete rest, before entering into the harder practice. Swain wrenched his ankle during the practice but the injury is not serious, as he will probably...