Word: halfbacks
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Leatherbee was last night elected captain of the Freshman football team. He prepared at Hopkinson, where he played halfback on the eleven...
...remainder of the afternoon was devoted to defensive work. The second team was unable to make any gains during the first few minutes of play, but after substitutes were put in on the first the second steadily worked the all down the field by end running. Trott at left halfback on the second made good gains around Willard's end and often gained ground after being tackled. The defensive work of Bunting and Crocker prevented any gains around the other side of the line. Crocker's tackling was hard...
...whole Freshman team played well in unison, each man helping the others. Hurley, at right halfback, played a strong game, and was quick to follow his interference. Crocker, at right end, played a steady game. Harrison and Leatherbee made gains almost every time they carried the ball, and the latter punted well. At quarterback, Elkins was very successful, running the team with excellent judgment and being particularly effective on the defense. The line-up: FRESHMEN. ANDOVER. Williard, l.e. r.e., Watkins, Heckscher Tingley, Gately, l.t. r.t., Davis Kidder, l.g. r.g., Chase, Andrew R. Derby, c. c., Dutcher Chase, A. Derby...
...Saturday's game, were made in the line-up of both teams. Littig, who has been playing fullback, will be unable to play any more because of heart trouble, and Sard at tackle is out of the game temporarily, because of injuries received in the Exeter game. Leatherby, right halfback, who has been unable to play for several days owing to a severe thigh bruise, was out again yesterday and played during the first part of the practice...
...other by hard, consistent rushing from the middle of the field. The Freshmen showed unexpected strength in defensive play, and although there was little team work, the men played with a spirit and dash that was encouraging. Individually the work of Derby at guard and Leather by at halfback was noticeably good...