Word: game
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Princeton game, Yale showed the wonderful reserve that won last year, by rolling up two touchdowns in the second half after Princeton had scored early in the game. During the entire first half, Yale was outplayed. The speedy Princeton backs, and especially Tibbott, managed to run around the ends for long gains, from which Princeton's touchdown resulted. The nearest Yale got to the opposing goal was the 13-yard line where an attempted forward pass failed. In the second half, Princeton at first kept the advantage, but as the game went on the team tired and could no longer...
...Goebel '10, right guard, is a hard worker and is especially effective in helping dragging the runner along. He still lacks skill in the finer points of the game and is not yet able to use his strength to full advantage. He is fast on his feet but has the fault of charging too high. He is especially good on the defense...
Captain R. B. Burch '09, right end, since he has been kept out of the game for most of the season by injuries, is rather an unknown quantity. He plays his position intelligently and at the beginning of the season showed great promise of developing into an excellent end, but at present it is a question whether he will be able to do himself justice. He is especially strong in getting down under punts and is not easily blocked...
...Wheaton '09S., right halfback, runs hard and is a difficult man to tackle. In the minor games he has shown great ability as a drop kicker. He has been out of the game most of the season on account of injuries...
...Haines '10 L.S., left end, plays a very fast, strong game. His work with the forward pass and ability to follow the ball, make him a valuable man for the team. He is not good at dodging interference, however, and has frequently been found for short gains...