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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...University football practice yesterday was the hardest so far this year, and, except for the fumbling, was very encouraging. The men played with dash, and got into the plays in good style. On line plays the backs and ends worked well together, but on end plays there was little interference. The fumbling was more frequent yesterday than at any previous time, and interfered greatly with the playing...
...before he could gain. On the next play Jennings went around right end for 20 yards, and was again tackled by Matthews. Motley then secured the ball on fumble, but the second eleven immediately lost it on downs. After a gain by Jennings, Knowles fumbled the ball, and Matthews got it; but the second eleven was again unable to advance. The first eleven fumbled again, but retained the ball, and on the next play Jennings made four yards. Mifflin fell back for a punt, but a low pass spoiled the kick, which went only a few yards. The second eleven...
...middle of the field, one side gaining it on a fumble, making a few yards, and then losing it on a fumble. The backs were not sure in the handling of punts, nor did the line hold sufficiently well for the fullbacks to get the punts off. The men got down slowly on the kick off, and did not tackle surely...
...Noyes played well at halfback, making substantial gains, one of 20 yards around left end. Devens bucked well and kept going after being tackled. Jennings at left half backed up the line cleverly and got into all the plays. Lawrence at tackle played aggressively and was effective for gains through tackle. Toward the end of the practice team A scored a touchdown...
...shows up well in practice, and may become a strong candidate for tackle or guard. Rainsford and Barnard played excellently at times, but were careless too frequently. Sargent did well at center, getting through and blocking plays several times. Devens gained much ground through the line, and got his punts off well, though not for good distances. Jones, at halfback, made good gains through the line and around the ends, and played consistently to the end, but failed to follow his interference...