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...Bunnies had their big chance to score in the first quarter. With Jim Lee doing the blocking, they carried the ball down to the Yardling's 10-Yard marker, where a five-yard penalty put an end to the drive. Apparently disheartened, the backs were then unable to chalk up a first down, and the ball went over to the Freshmen...

Author: By William J. Elser, | Title: '45 SECONDS RALLY IN CLOSING QUARTER TO TOP BUNNIES, 6-0 | 10/28/1941 | See Source »

Meanwhile, Winthrop and Dunster were struggling hard, taking turns pushing the ball up and down the field. The Puritans, minus powerful Stan Durwood, outplayed their rivals during the first half but were unable to score. With Durwood to carry the ball they might have been able to chalk up their first win instead of their second...

Author: By William J. Elser, | Title: Eliot Elephants Worry Bellboys But Lose 13-0; Winthrop and Dunster Battle Ends in Tie, 0-0 | 10/24/1941 | See Source »

...took a 6 to 0 lead over Leverett, but fell by the wayside when the Bunnies rallied to tie up the game and then win as the conversion kick bounced safely over the crossbar. Their last game against Adams was a rout as the Gold Coasters ran wild to chalk...

Author: By William J. Elser, | Title: BELL BOYS TO BATTLE ELIOT | 10/23/1941 | See Source »

...only will Boston be out to see Exeter go down to another defeat but he will also be trying to chalk up the first official win of his coaching career, making his first official start since he took over Freshman duties this year...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: COACH BOSTON OF YARDLINGS SEEKS SECOND PERSONAL WIN OVER EXETER | 10/10/1941 | See Source »

Another draw back was the constant presence of chalk dust which permeated the camp in dry weather and overlaid it with "paste" when it was wet. Even towards the end-of the task, the surrounding area was scarred with white chalk marks which gave the workers considerable uneasiness since bombers had a prominent target, but the whiteness was finally plowed under...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Hospital of Harvard Unit In Britain Begins War Aid | 10/3/1941 | See Source »

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