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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Nesmith ran the first kick-off from the 5 to the 25-yard line. Leonard punted to Kempner and both teams were in turn penalized for offside play. Brill broke through and blocked a punt near the centre of the field, and Nesmith fell on the ball on the 17-yard line. From there the first eleven quickly carried the ball over, Brill making the touchdown. Cunniff kicked the goal. On the next kickoff the first eleven carried the ball by straight rushes to the 18-yard line, where Brill fumbled. The second eleven secured the ball, but fumbled...
...Akureyri, on the north coast. The route taken is considered the hardest way of crossing the island, as many fords have to be made, the deepest that across the Thojorsa River, the largest of the rivers of Iceland. On this part of the trip the party passed near Mt. Heckle, the famous volcano, and for two days rode close to the Arnafells Jokull and the Vatna Jokull, the latter the largest glacier in Europe. In six days the expedition reached Akureyri, after a ride of over 500 miles. Here the party separated, Dr. Farabee and four others returning...
Entries for the scratch meet for Freshmen, to be held in the Stadium next Monday at 4 o'clock, must be made before 6 o'clock today, in the blue-book, placed for that purpose, near the east door of the Locker Building. All men intending to compete must take the strength test at the Gymnasium between 2 and 4 o'clock this afternoon. So far only 43 entries have been made, and to make the meet a success many more entries are needed. Cups will be awarded to winners of first and second places in each event...
...scrimmage Nesmith played a fast game. He ran very well with the ball and was quick in breaking through the line. Brill did some good blocking near the beginning of the period, but Cavenee was able to open the way for substantial gains through him. McDonald did good work at end, but the ends on the second team were inefficient in covering their positions...
...very aggressive game. The left side of the line in particular offered a strong resistance to their opponent's attack. The fumbling behind the line was very costly as the Maine ends were never able to recover the ball for their side. Maine gained first down but once near the beginning of the game...