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...returned to Princeton and is still weak at centre. The ends will probably be Furness and Warren, and the tackles Speer and Black, if the latter is to play at all. King has been tried at quarter-back in Poe's absence. Until recently he has been playing right half-back. Spicer, a new man, at left halfback, will be depended upon todo most of the bucking of Yale's line. Homans, at fullback, also a new man, is slow, but a sure drop-kicker and hard punter. The following men have recently been coaching the team: Duncan Edwards...
Church, right half-back and captain of the Y. of P. team was in town over Sunday...
Captain Cumnock played Lake and Fearing at half-back, and during the first half they were sent through the cetre instead of around the ends as usual. The success which attended this style of play, considering the strength of the Cornell centre, is encouraging. Lake's work was particularly good; one of his rushes through the centre of the Cornell team and nearly half the length of the field was remarkable. Fearing also played well; his tackling is peculiar but effective. The rush line work was, on the whole, good, and at some times brilliant. One of the worst faults...
Western took Scruton's place at left half-back in the second half. Dartmouth began stiffly and for several minutes kept the ball near the middle of the field. Lee took Lake's place a few minutes after the half began. Harvard was forced to kick twice, but each time Hallowell followed the ball well and secured it. The third time Trafford tried for a goal from the field, and kicked a very pretty one from the 27 yard line. Score...
...Andover team for this year has been selected as follows: Left-end, Hinkie; left tackle, Colt; left-guard, Taylor; centre-rush, Perkins; right-end Cox; right-guard, Oglivie; right-tackle, Townsend, (capt.); quarter back, Sheffield; right half-back, Hopkins; left half-back, Woodruff; full-back, Knapp...