Word: misses
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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That after a try for goal the ball be made dead, thus preventing an intentional miss in kicking a goal, with a view to scoring another touch-down; that some further action be taken to prevent men from locking arms in the formation of the wedge; and that when the referee has inflicted the penalty of giving five yards, the count of the downs shall be recommenced; -that is the next attempt to advance shall be considered the first down...
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