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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Salisbury, the first-baseman, and R. Harte '17, were the best men in the opposing line-up, although the latter was slowed up by a bad knee...
...Boston College football squad scrimmaged against both the informal University and the Freshman elevens yesterday afternoon. The 1921 team was the first to line up against the Boston squad. 1921 punted soon after receiving the kick-off, and Boston College started a running attack. No gains could be made, however, and the Freshmen quickly recovered the ball. E. H. Stillman and R. S. Humphrey by line plunges ran the ball to the five yard mark. From here it took three downs before Stillman could score. The ball was then given to Boston on the Freshman 25 yard mark...
Changed methods of warfare and German thoroughness make such a trap improbable. Charles XII and Napoleon lived on the land through which they passed; but Hindenburg's army would have to depend on a base of supplies well in the rear. For this reason, the line of communications is not so apt to be neglected as in former campaigns. The Teutons have followed their advances by an adequate and efficient system of railways. Furthermore, the large number of forces involved renders impossible a separate incursion involving only a small portion of the troops. Security demands that no section...
...auxiliary services. Less dangerous such work may be, but not less wearing or less expedient. The infantry and artillery do not need every able-bodied man in the nation to serve them directly. On the contrary, just as many able-bodied men must serve their countries behind the line as are ever in the first line trenches. The necessity that the auxiliary services shall assist the actual fighters to the full extent of their ability demands that these services shall be conducted as efficiently as possible. Strong men are needed behind the battle-line in order that the efforts...
Horween, Works, and Hoffman were the best ground gaining backs in the informal's lineup. The line was much stronger than against Dean Academy and the work of the heavy guards and tackles was especially noticeable...