Word: exceptionable
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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In the first half the ball was always in the second eleven's territory, as with the exception of Hanavan's run around Cochrane's end, and a few rushes by Bull, the second could gain little ground. Three touchdowns in all were scored during the ten minutes of play...
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...
With the exception of the backs, the 'Varsity yesterday afternoon was practically made up of the substitute eleven, Doucette being the only man in the line who belonged to the 'Varsity proper. Bouve, was laid up with an injury to his knee sustained in the West Point game, while Cabot...
Harvard fumbled badly, yet only once did she lose the ball through her own carelessness. West Point, however, was less lucky. Of five fumbles, four resulted in a loss of the ball when steady gains were advancing it towards Harvard's line. Harvard's play was slow and ragged on...
Harvard was held for downs twice and West Point five times, yet the defensive strength of the two teams can hardly be judged from this fact, as the Harvard line, with the exception of the ends, was weak.