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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...weakest point in Harvard's line, proved unexpectedly strong, and time and again while trying to circle Harvard's ends the Yale's backs were thrown for a loss. The ends of both elevens were apt to overrun the backs on punts, but this fault also was due to the condition of the gridiron. The tackles and guards at first let Yale's backs through for frequent gains, but towards the end sized up their opponents' play and held for downs in good shape...
...both in line bucking and skirting the ends. Kendall proved himself to be a quick, dodging half, and gained more ground throughout the game than either of the other backs. Both Reid and Ellis hit the line hard, and but rarely failed to gain. To them in part is due Yale's failure to pass Harvard's ends...
...once during the game was Harvard's goal really in danger, though several times Yale was able to get the ball on Harvard's 30 and 25 yard lines. This was in great measure due to the carelessness of Harvard's line, which was several times penalized for off-side play and holding. Though there was considerable fumbling on both sides, the only costly fumble was Richards's, when Reid picked up the ball and made a touchdown from the centre of the field. In this run Reid was helped by the strong interference of Hawkins...
...line on the defensive, particular attention being paid to tackling and breaking up the end interference. After this preliminary practice the first and second eleven were run through signals. The only changes in the line-up were Burnett at left tackle, and Kendall at left halfback. These changes were due simply to the conditions of Brayton and White who were slightly bruised in the Groton game but will be able to play on Saturday...
...Freshmen were outplayed both in quickness and the general knowledge of the game. From the start they seemed unable to accept their chances and though five times on Groton's five yard line, were unable to score. This inability to score when the opportunity presented itself was chiefly due to fumbling caused partly by the wretched condition of the field. Had the Freshmen played in the first half as hard and fast a game as they did in the second, they would undoubtedly have scored...