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...most noticeable feature of the game was the end running of the backs and the rapid and effective formation of the interference. The backs started quickly, followed their interference accurately and used their arms to good advantage in warding off tacklers. The linemen, however, were slow in charging and played offside too much. In the first half they could open holes only for small gains, and in the second were unable to make any appreciable openings and often allowed their opponents to break through. The ends got into the interference quickly and on end plays boxed the tackles successfully...
...backs as in last year's game with the exception of Syke, whose place is filled by B. Boyeson, last year's substitute quarter. In the line the men who played last year are Bruce at center, Smythe at left tackle, and Van Hoevenburgh at right end. The other linemen are heavy and have had considerable experience. The only basis of comparison this year between Harvard and Columbia is the game with Williams. Harvard defeated Williams 12 to 0, and last Saturday Columbia defeated the same team...
...through signal practice and then played two halves of ten and eight minutes against the second. The playing was slow and listless. The backs did not start quickly and did not play with any snap or dash. The interference either formed late or did not form at all. The linemen were slow in charging and lacked aggressiveness...
...University eleven defeated Amherst yesterday by the score of 11 to 0 in a game which showed general improvement in the work of the team. The linemen played with more snap than previously and charged quickly, but did not throw their opponents back far enough. For the first time this year the interference worked smoothly and effectively...
Score--Harvard 16, Bates 6. Touchdowns--Mifflin 2, Knowles, Blake. Goals from touchdowns -- Campbell, Allen. Umpire--Sawin. Referee -- Dr. Newell. Timekeeper--Wood. Linemen--Devens of Harvard and Andrews of Bates. Time 15 and 10 minute halves...