Word: balle
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...most discouraging practice of the football season was the work of the 'Varsity eleven yesterday afternoon. The work began with the usual five starts by twos and falling on the ball. This was followed by the regular signal practice. The 'Varsity lined up for its work in the following order: Cabot, l. e.; Wheeler, l. t.; Bouve, l. g.; Burden, c.; Shaw, r. g.; Donald, r. t.; Moulton, r. e.; Garrison, q. b.; Dibblee, l. h. b.; Brown, r. h. b.; Haughton...
Only one touchdown was made by the first eleven. When time was called good rushes by Sanborn-who did all his work exceedingly well-were advancing the ball rapidly into the first eleven's territory. The tackling of Garrison and Sanborn, Bouve's blocking one of Warren's punts and Sanbor's very excellent running with the ball were the best parts of the play. The work as a whole was slow and ragged. The line men of the first eleven made few holes, and the backs were not aided by any interference. It was a most discouraging afternoon...
...four squads of candidates for the Freshman football team were given their regular drill in tackling and falling on the ball yesterday afternoon. Afterwards the squads were given their first practice with signals. The men did fairly well, but it is very important that more candidates should come out immediately. One new man, F. B. Anderson, appeared yesterday. In all, the squad only consists of fifty men at present...
...Varsity was given harder practice than usual yesterday, as Monday is one of the regular days when the first eleven lines up for hard work. The preliminary running and dropping on the ball was followed by fifteen minutes practice of signals. There was considerable blundering owing to the absence of several of the regular...
...Varsity made two touchdowns, they by no means forced the playing. The second eleven made repeated gains of ten and fifteen yards, through tackle and guard. Sanborn again distinguished himself by making two runs of about twenty yards. Besides this he was quick and active in following the ball. Brown who played full back on the first eleven showed considerable improvement in form over last week...