Word: lea
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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After the game the Harvard and Princeton teams dined together at the Osborn House, at the invitation of Captain Lea...
...Captain Lea's injury was not so serious as at first reported. He merely strained a ligament in his shoulder...
Harvard won the toss and chose the north goal so that it might have the wind behind its back. Lea opened the game by kicking the ball well into Harvard's territory. Brewer caught the ball and returned it to Rosengarten who made seven yards before he was downed. On the first down Baird punted and Harvard on receiving the ball punted back to Princeton's 35 yard line...
Princeton decided that she had had enough punting as it was a losing game every time, so the halfbacks were called upon and they responded bravely. They made Harvard's left tackle the point of attack, and Lea was sent through here for several good gains. Rosengarten tried the same place for a gain of five yards. He was followed by Church and Armstrong who together gained six yards. Rosengarten again made five yards through Hallowell. Baird was called upon for a punt, but he fumbled and Wrightington dropped on the ball...
...Langdon Lea '96, Philadelphia, Pa., captain and right tackle, prepared at St. Paul's School, Concord, N. H. Has played on the 'varsity three years. Age 21, height 6 ft 11/2 in., weight...