Word: generalship
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...plays did not run off as fast as with Starr in the game, but Newhall, on the whole, used good generalship and his work in catching punts was excellent, in view of the speed and reckless tackling of the Dartmouth ends. Although White was the weakest of the linemen, many gains were made between Kersburg and Squires. Brill and Squires were the most reliable ground-gainers for Harvard, and used with success a new tackleback formation. Harrison was by far the best defensive back, and time and again was effective by stopping plays which had broken through weak places...
...Yale, the general work of both ends was conspicuously effective, and Shevlin's running back of punts was the best in the game. Rockwell at quarterback sustained his reputation for generalship and gave an unusual amount of aid to the runner. Hogan and Bloomer opened up good holes and were strong in defense, but their play was not conspicuous because of the effectiveness of their opponents...
...will do the kicking this afternoon. His punts have fair distance and medium height, although in the latter respect they vary somewhat. In carrying the ball he is usually reliable. His chief fault lies in weakness on the defense. Starr, at quarterback, handles the team well, and shows good generalship, although he has had practically no experience in University football. In tackling and helping the man with the ball his work is of a high order. Randall, at left end, has improved in his playing, especially in tackling, and is a strong defensive end. He is, however, still slow...
...gain or a loss. Harvard's advantage of superior weight was throughout most of the game offset by West Point's quicker starting, and harder and surer tackling. The superiority of the University team in the game as a whole came through a slight advantage in kicking, somewhat better generalship, and quickness to profit by West Point's fumbles...
...playing of the team was characterized by weakness on the defense and unsteadiness on the offense. Poor generalship, inability of the line from tackle to tackle to hold against the opposing line, four bad fumbles and at least one bad pass, all contributed to bring defeat at the hands of a team that was at once strong, quick and sure...