Word: backed
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...defense the University team was frequently thrown back by the lighter and faster Holy Cross team, and only twice during the whole game did the ball go to Harvard on downs. The offense showed some improvement, both in individual and in team play, as a result of the special attention which has been given to it by the coaches during the past week. The punting was encouraging, especially that of Nichols, who made several long kicks against the wind. Sperry's work in kicking also showed improvement. The best punt in the game was made by him in the second...
...University trial eight and a trial four-oar had light work yesterday, rowing about a mile and a half upstream and back to the Newell Boat Club. O. D. Filley '06, captain of the University crew, coached both crews from the launch...
...developing a stronger offense. The second eleven was as a whole not very strong, but was several times able to hold the University team for downs. The worst feature of the practice was the extraordinary amount of fumbling, due largely to poor passing by Parkinson. Brill was frequently brought back of the line from tackle to carry the ball, rushing for good gains. Kerans, who played quarterback on the second eleven, made two brilliant diving tackles during the scrimmage. Hurley was on the field but is not yet in condition to go into the line...
...Montgomery, who ran the ball in from the 15- to the 33-yard line. From here the University team rushed down the field with steady gains for a touchdown, Squires carrying the ball over the line. Kersberg received the kick-off for the second eleven and ran it back 13 yards to his own 28-yard line. Here the University team held for downs and Hanley soon after scored another touchdown. The second eleven kicked off to Starr, who received the ball on the 5-yard line and returned it 15 yards. Sperry punted 50 yards and then the second...
...University football squad, consisting of 48 men, will occupy tonight four boxes and two front rows at the Park Theatre to see May Irwin in "Mrs. Black is Back." A large number of the best seats in the house have been reserved for Harvard men and it is hoped to make the occasion a Harvard night...