Word: gaining
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...team line, and the first string backs behind the second string line. The result of this experimental line-up was that, although scrimmage lasted a full hour, there was no scoring on either side. The regular backfield found the defence of its own line too powerful, and could not gain consistently, once being held for downs on the 1-yard line. The opponents--the team with the first string line--did not even do as well as this, their only chances to score coming on attempted drop-kicks from behind the 40-yard line...
...play started on the University's 25-yard line with the second team on the offensive. After three unsuccessful attempts to gain through the line. Blake dropped back and kicked a field goal from the 30-yard line. The University team then received a kick-off, and carried the ball straight down the field by consistent line-plunging, showing an attack somewhat more powerful than usual. Brickley finally carried the ball over for a touchdown...
...University, except for one forward pass, used nothing but straight line plays, which the heavy Freshman line succeeded in holding fairly well. Neither the Freshmen nor the seconds were able to gain through the University team...
Lothrop Withington 11 appeared at left guard in the Freshman line-up, playing there for some time. Though he has not had regular practice since 1910, he managed to hold all the plays directed at him for no gain. Crawford Blagden '02, who recently joined the coaching staff, gave the guards and tackles some valuable hints on the fine points of the game...
...fourth period Dean was unable to gain through the Freshman line, while the Freshmen gained consistently on straight line plays and had the ball on the Dean three-yard line when time was called...