Word: guard
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...loyal to Jehovah and the house of David, devotes himself to the restoration of the ancient faith. Biding his time he steadily prepares for a revolution. In the seventh year of Athalie's reign things are ripe for a change. Joah, who has won over the queen's body-guard, makes them swear fidelity to the young king, now a child of seven...
...other hand, Yale was only able to gain through the line by the close mass formation of their play, which was greatly assisted by the wet condition of the field. Many times during the game, Yale managed to get first down through their mass play on tackle and guard. The ends, which were supposed to be the weakest point in Harvard's line, proved unexpectedly strong, and time and again while trying to circle Harvard's ends the Yale's backs were thrown for a loss. The ends of both elevens were apt to overrun the backs on punts...
Pennsylvania commenced the present season with what was considered by all critics an unusually handicapped team; and especially was this felt to be the case in regard to the guard positions. With the graduation of Wharton and Woodruff, whose unusual strength had contributed much to the effectiveness of the "guard's back" play, besides adding greatly to the defensive strength of the centre, it was generally expected that Penn's chances for a successful football season would be small indeed. Coach Woodruff, appreciating the necessity of developing material to fill these positions, was most fortunate in securing Hare and McCracken...
Marshall was in again at left guard; Chadwick, who has had that position, watched the play from the side lines. Dudley has been away for a time but has returned to New Haven and is playing left halfback...
Charles Chadwick, guard; weight 196, height...