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Word: downes (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
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Toward the last few minutes of practice, Ex-captain Wrightington coached the team on getting down the field on the kick-off, and protecting the runner by the formation of interference. In one of these trials, Cozzens carried the ball 50 yards behind the strongest kind of interference.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 'VARSITY PRACTICE. | 10/26/1897 | See Source »

Nevertheless Harvard's game was very encouraging, as it brought out the best football that has been seen on Soldiers Field this year. The defensive work of the team was unusually effective, as with the exception of a few end runs by Gammons, the line was found to be practically...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BROWN BEATEN 18-0. | 10/25/1897 | See Source »

The extensive changes which are being made in the Weld Boat House will be finished in about two weeks. The ell at the back of the house will be moved to the east side of the main building and will have a float, equal in size to the present one...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Weld Boat House Changes. | 10/22/1897 | See Source »

...unable to withstand the fierce attacks made upon her line. A touchdown was scored within three minutes after play. During the remainder of the half, the ball was always in Newton's territory. Twice the ball was rushed to the 10-yard line only to be lost on downs. The line-men may deserve some censure for a lack of aggressiveness at such critical stages. Otherwise the line was strong in spite of the number of substitutes played. None of Newton's punts were blocked, although several times the fullback was prevented from kicking by many of the line...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NEWTON A. A. DEFEATED, 24-0 | 10/21/1897 | See Source »

Cabot and Moulton were always in the game. They were down well on punts and followed the ball with great precision. There were one or two occasions, however, when they were greatly at fault in over-running their man. Cabot was used effectively as a ground-gainer, both the first...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NEWTON A. A. DEFEATED, 24-0 | 10/21/1897 | See Source »

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