Word: linings
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...other line positions the material seems more plentiful and of good quality. Church '97 and Tyler '97 are both strong tackles, and are already getting into their old-time form. For the ends, Cochran and Thompson are a formidable pair when in condition, but neither is in condition yet. Cochran's injured side is keeping him out of the game, and meantime he is losing valuable practice. Thompson is out but has not shown his usual good form yet. Brokaw '97 is playing Cochran's place, and is doing the best work he has ever done. He will give Thompson...
Back of the line the situation is considerably better. Kelly, Bannard and Rosengarten of last year's team are ahead of the other candidates for half back, but concerning quarterback and fullback, much more is to be said...
Distance punting is not developing well. Baird is not doing nearly so well at the game as he did last year. Line bucking is better developed, and Baird is showing himself a winner here. Wheeler has the advantage of a great physique, but lacks experience outside of preparatory school games. On the whole, the material for backs...
...entirely to the vigorous coaching of Waters and Newell, who were dressed in football clothes, and to the presence of Lewis, Emmons, Mackie, Brewer and Gardner. These coaches kept the men working hard the whole afternoon either at kicking and catching the ball or at breaking through the line...
...ends still seemed to be the weakest points in the line for time and time again they allowed the backs to make gains after long punts had been made. Neither Wheeler nor Shaw have yet been placed in the line as they are not yet in good physical condition. Cabot and Beale again returned to the first eleven and played at full back and quarter back respectively...