Word: backed
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...account of the weather yesterday afternoon the Freshman eleven went through their signals in the Gymnasium, coached by Murchie and Pierce '95. Much of the time was spent on the tackle plays and tackles back formation. The lineup has been changed a little since the Worcester game. Taylor and Hawkins played the ends, while Brayton played left guard and Burnett took his place at left tackle. Hallowell is still playing at quarter, though there is still some chance of Daly's being out in time for the Yale game. Reid is still nursing a bad elbow, and Jaynes played...
LOST.- A gold open faced Waltham watch with crest on back bearing the inscription "Deus alit eas." Finder will receive a very generous reward by returning same to 12 Ware Hall, Cambridge. No questions asked...
...opportunity to show his best. He played well in the Brown game, but, his leg weakening, he has been unable to maintain the pace. Cozzens too has suffered from injuries. He tackles well and gets good speed in running but is not entirely a safe back. Haughton is kicking well and accurately, with a twist that is difficult to catch. He gets off quickly with the interference, but does not get his man as he should. He is strong on the defense. Brown has not shown his best this year, having started the season too fine and never really struck...
LOST.- A gold open face Waltham watch with crest on back bearing the motto "Deus Alit Eos." Finder will receive suitable reward by returning same to 12 Ware Hall...
...positions which they were best fitted to occupy. An example of the way this has worked is the case of Chamberlin. He played at centre last year but is considered to have been too light for the position, and it was thought he would develop into a good back. So this year he was first played at full then at half; from there changed to end and finally settled into tackle where he has proved a decided success...