Word: linings
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...part of the time devoted to practice yesterday was spent in tackling the dummy. The 'Varsity then lined up with the second eleven for ten minutes. The playing was loose, though fast, the most noticeable fact being a decided falling off in form, on the part of the second. Brown played his poorest game of the season. At full-back, he muffed punts continually, once allowing the 'Varsity to regain the ball on two successive kicks, which brought it from the centre of the field to the 5-yard line. It was virtually through their kicking and Brown's poor...
...Reid's excellent punting. They rushed the ball with energy, and entered into the play with plenty of spirit. Twice, Reid punted over Warren's head; and before the 'Varsity had wakened up they were forced to punt to Reid who made a fair-catch on the 30-yard line. Daly missed an easy goal from the field. Ellis and Kendall both ran well, and it seems to be an open question as to whether it would not be advisable to try some of these backs on the 'Varsity squad...
...teams were rather weak on the defensive, the 'Varsity, however, having a shade the worst of it in this respect, as both of the second's touchdowns were made in simple end plays which Lewis and Richardson failed to break up. Swain and Mills did good work in the line. Swain was used to great advantage as a ground gainer; he was active in breaking through and opened large holes for his backs. His playing throughout was very aggressive and sharp, and was by far the best work done by the first eleven. Sawin made several good runs, got into...
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