Word: getting
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...that is, he punts the ball out of bounds. The ball is then thrown into play by one of the halfbacks. The forward who catches the ball tries to break away, but is usually tackled and the ball "held," that is, one or more players of the opposite side get their hands on it. Then comes the most distinctive feature of the game, the scrimmage. The eight forwards on each side lock arms over the ball, while the two halfbacks oppose each other shoulder to shoulder. An arch is thus formed and the ball tossed in. The players may then...
...weakened right side of Harvard's line, and carried the ball by short gains, practically unchecked, 40 yards in 13 plays. Carlisle's last touchdown would probably not have been scored but for a fumble which forced Harvard to punt. The pass was delayed and Leonard could only get off a short kick which was partially blocked. Snyder bad gone too far down the field and Mt. Pleasant, receiving the kick at the centre of the field, ran down the side lines 43 yards before Gilder stopped him. On the third down, with the ball on the 1 yard line...
...which Harvard was penalized five yards for offside play. Starr showed excellent judgment in directing the plays and this, combined with the ability of the backs to gain at critical moments, kept the ball for Harvard on several occasions where a punt seemed necessary. Brown was unable to get nearer Harvard's goal than the 33-yard line. As in the West Point game, the University team was unable to gain around the ends, whereas Brown's longest gains, two quarterback runs of over 20 yards each, were made around O'Brien...
Coach J. G. Lathrop will have general charge of the training of the team and W. F. Garcelon '95L. will act in the capacity of graduate advisory coach. It is also hoped to get a special trainer for the weight events. To add a greater element of sociability to the work, squads of men training for similar events will report at one time so far as practicable and squad captains will be appointed...
...Sophomore class smoker will be held next Wednesday evening at 9 o'clock in the Dining Room of the Union. Refreshments will be served and there will be music and singing. As this is the first opportunity for the class to get together since the summer vacation, everyone should endeavor to attend...