Word: ball
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...three plunges by Humphrey through guard and tackle the last of which crossed the line for the only score. Faxon failed to kick the goal. The sailors lost a chance to score in the last period when. Tuttle of the Radio School intercepted a forward pass and ran the ball back 30 yards...
...were most effective. He was used only in the first half; in the second, the longest gains were made by R. Hoffman '19, who followed J. G. Coolidge '20 as quarterback. Hoffman made one run of 80 yards from a kick-off in the last quarter, but the ball was recalled on account of holding. The punting throughout the game was done by F. C. Church '20, who also kicked three goals from touchdowns...
...Freshman team practised on a heavy field with a water-soaked ball in preparation for the game today with the Radio School on Soldiers' Field at 2.30. The three first teams were put through a long dummy scrimmage to perfect the plays and familiarize the men with the signals. Inasmuch as the contest will be only practice short periods will be played...
Play began with the ball in the University's possession on its 20 yard line. Rushes by A. Horween '20 and J. G. Coolidge '20 brought 7 yards, and then F. C. Church '20 punted to the Freshman 30 yard line. An exchange of kicks together with a few line plays left the ball with the University in the middle of the field...
Rushes by A. Horween '20 and B. S. Blanchard '20 with end runs by F. C. Church '20 brought the informal team to within 20 yards of the Freshman goal where an incomplete forward pass lost an opportunity to score. At the end of the 20 minute period the ball was on the Freshman 10 yard mark with no score by either teams. From that point the ball was shifted from team to team at will by the coaches. Both teams played well for so early in the season. The informal team's offense and defense was strong...