Word: balle
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Captain Hare was the main strength of his team, and as usual, undertook the bulk of the work. His confidence in his own powers unfortunately led him to attempt to rush the ball himself when the use of other men might have resulted in more gains. Coombs kicked well and was strong on the defense...
...line was strong. Lawrence and Donald not only defended their positions with ease, but also followed the ball well. A fake play, directed against the centre, often gained ground for Pennsylvania when straight football failed...
Burnett kicked off to Hare who was promptly tackled by Hallowell. The guards-back plays failed to gain and Campbell secured the ball on an attempt at a fake kick. After a few rushes Reid failed to gain through centre and Sawin tried a goal from the field. Wallace blocked the kick. Coombs punted to Daly on Pennsylvania's thirty-five yard line. Five rushes, mostly by Kendall' carried the ball over the line. Daly's punt out was poor and no goal could be tried...
...punts followed and finally Sawin ran around right end for a touchdown, but was called back for offside play by Burden. The revolving wedge gained a few yards at this point and then Wallace broke away for 30 yards. He was tackled by Campbell. Harvard then secured the ball on downs, and Sawin ran 57 yards to the 35 yard line, behind splendid interference. Reid and Sawin plunged through Pennsylvania's centre and tackles until the ball crossed the line. On the last dive, however, Reid lost the ball and Hare fell on it for a touchback...
Daly misjudged Coomb's next punt, and lost fifteen yards. A weak kick by Hallowell went outside at Harvard's 35 yard line. Barnard tried a goal from the field but failed. During the rest of the half Harvard had the ball on the 15 yard line twice, but could not score. Daly used the double pass for long gains, but was prevented from scoring by the call of time...