Word: forwards
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...perhaps the first time in history a great army moved forward preceded by an army of spies and trained propagandists scarcely less great. Towns and garrisons which had grown restive under the exactions of the War Lords were induced to revolt spontaneously and went over to the Nationalists as Generalissimo Chiang's armies approached. Largely by such means and with very little fighting the Southern half of China was absorbed by Nationalism in barely two months! (TIME, Oct. 18, 1926). Not long after this staggering initial success, shrewd Chiang Kai-shek broke absolutely with the Soviet backers of the Nationalist...
...Forward Passes Stressed...
...skeleton drill on offensive plays was next in order. Particular emphasis was layed on long forward passes, according to the official announcement. Complete secrecy was maintained concerning the backs who were concentrating on the aerial attack...
Line Coach Dunne sent his forwards through a stiff blocking and interfering drill, the A and B lines opposing each other. The Crimson forward wall, aver- aging over 190 pounds from tackle to tackle, has not received a severe test so far this season and its showing Saturday will be important, not only as far as the result of the game with the West Pointers is concerned, but also as it may affect the outcome of the entire fall campaign...
...Alumni team, which is drawn largely from the graduate schools and will have several players in its line up who have distinguished themselves as college players. C. H. Baker, a graduate of Haverford, an all American player will probably be on the forward line with L. H. Green, who was captain of last year's Amherst soccer eleven...