Word: linings
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...well played and interesting game. As a whole the 'Varsity showed a decided improvement over their recent form, and though two of the four touchdowns were more or less flukes, Newton forced the play but once, and then only to Harvard's 20-yard line where they were held for downs...
...game started off with an unusual amount of vim and dash. The signals were given rapidly and the plays ran smoothly and in quick succession. Newton was fairly taken off her feet and was unable to withstand the fierce attacks made upon her line. A touchdown was scored within three minutes after play. During the remainder of the half, the ball was always in Newton's territory. Twice the ball was rushed to the 10-yard line only to be lost on downs. The line-men may deserve some censure for a lack of aggressiveness at such critical stages. Otherwise...
...backs showed some improvement, although the interference at times was lamentably weak. Sawin was most unfortunate in being called upon for gains around the end when he practically had to run unprotected. Warren and Cabot played the best game for Harvard. Warren bucked the line with a great deal of force, punted well, and was sure on catching kicks. He is a fast and hard runner, as was clearly demonstrated when he picked up the ball on a fumble and left the whole field behind him for a run of 40 yards to the goal line...
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...first touchdown was made by Parker on an end run of 80 yards. On the kick-off Daly ran 25 yards. Then the 'Varsity braced up and between Wheeler and Parker nearly all of Reid's punts were blocked. The ball was worked steadily to the 10-yard line and Cozzens covered the remaining distance around left end, for the second touchdown...