Word: light
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...development of the University football team, for Coach P. D. Haughton '99, who has heretofore been able to appear on the field only occasionally, assumed full charge of the squad, and will hereafter personally direct the work of the men. Although the practice yesterday was confined to the usual light Monday workout, consisting merely of signal drill and personal instruction, the appearance of Coach Haughton on the field, and the knowledge that he was to be on hand regularly hereafter seemed to give the men new spirit and confidence, so that the signal practice was run through with more speed...
...scrimmage during the past week has served to round the men into excellent form and to the develop the team into an efficient football machine. Although the practice yesterday afternoon was light, the first accident of the year occurred when Woods, the regular left tackle, twisted his ankle. His place will be taken by Cheney in the game today...
...they have high hopes of turning the tables this afternoon, and securing a victory over the University. That the Harvard coaches are not greatly worried over the outcome of the contest, however, is shown by the fact that the drill for the University squad this week has been unusually light, the first string men not having been sent onto the field for any hard scrimmaging until last Thursday, when the Freshmen lined up against them for the first time this season. And in this scrimmage the University eleven showed a much stronger offensive and defensive playing power than was evident...
...Light Workout Yesterday...
Practice for the University team yesterday afternoon consisted of the usual light Friday work-out. After some kicking practice and signal drill, in which the finishing touches were added for today's game, the men were excused and the coaches adjourned to the Freshman Field to follow the 1919 practice