Word: balle
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Freshman football candidates went through the regular practice yesterday afternoon. After tackling and falling on the ball the men were lined up in squads and coached on blocking and breaking through the line. J. Crane '90, coached the backs in kicking and catching the ball...
...fifteen minutes each. The initial appearance of the 'Varsity was decidedly encouraging. Although Williams was somewhat weaker than last year, they nevertheless presented a heavy team that is capable of very good football. The score does not show how much Harvard outclassed her opponents. Only once was the ball lost on downs, and Williams never succeeded in holding the ball for more than four downs. In point of team play the latter was very much inferior. Harvard on the other hand gave a very presentable exhibition of interference for so early in the season. During the first half the team...
...best playing of the afternoon was done by Dibblee, who at right half back gave a splendid exhibition of dodging and running with the ball. Several times he made runs averaging forty yards and he carried the ball across the line for two of the four touchdowns. He was responsible for most of Harvard's gains...
...candidates for the Freshman football team were put through the same practice yesterday as on the first day. The men were drilled in tackling and falling on the ball and were then taken on a run around the field. Garrison '97, coached the candidates for fullback in punting. The following new men came out: R. M. Roloson, L. W. Jenkins, P. H. Moore, R. D. Swain, W. Green...
Sanborn continues his excellent work and in yesterday's practice was particularly noticeable for the manner in which he followed the ball. He also ran well. Sawin who replaced Warren at full back made the only long run. He also did some rather good punting. Wheeler and Brown were the only 'Varsity men who played. The former was fairly active, but not particularly effective. G. M. Sargent '99, put up a very good game against...