Word: downes
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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A noticeable fact was that Harvard had developed a perfect defense at the expense of the kicking game; and the rushing, although irresistable at times, was erratic and ineffective in emergencies. This last means very little, however, when compared with Yale's general work. In the first half Harvard equalled...
Yale played a slow game. The ball was again passed back to McBride 20 yards in order to secure first down on 45-yard line.
Sawin lost 3 yards and Reid punted out at centre. Chadwick gained a yard around right end, and Francis gained first down around the same end. Eaton took Donalk's place. Keane made 3 yards through Lawrence, but failed to gain on the next play and McBride gained first down...
Yale was still the aggressive team. Stillman gained 30 yards and Chadwick added 3 more and made first down. Chadwick gained a yard and Keane made 3 yards. Harvard secured the ball on downs...
In spite of these disadvantages, Yale has now a team which is strong at every point except at the ends. The tackles, Hale, Stillman, and Francis, have been improving steadily during the past few weeks, and, in the early games, were used a great deal to rush the ball. Hale...