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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...work of Harvard's backs was particularly poor, especially on the defensive. On the offensive, the chief fault was the fumbling behind the line which in great part accounted for Harvard's small score. Spear at left tackle played a brilliant game for Worcester, and to his strong playing are due the three touchdowns scored against the Freshmen. Though the eleven alone is to blame for this defeat, the team is a strong one, and with a week's practice before it, should improve...
...company of coaches at the field during the past week has been the largest seen there for years and several have materially strengthened the college side by lining up with them and taking active part in the practice...
...three quarters of an hour this afternoon Yale's practice was secret but during the later part spectators were admitted. The 'varsity lined up against the college eleven and made a fine showing. The college eleven were unable to gain except around the ends, which seem to be Yale's vulnerable point, while the 'varsity gained at will. No one was injured in the practice...
...second half the Pennsylvania freshmen were unable to withstand the rushing of the backs and the tackle and guard back plays. Leo pold at quarter played the best for the visitors, while Willing put up a good game at fullback notwithstanding that he had been injured in the early part of the first half. Though none of the backs were able to gain through the Harvard line, both Smith and Diefendorf played a strong defensive game...
...Harvard fours, and this kind of rowing has been taken up as a change from the steadier work of the eights, and to give the men experience in watermanship, in riding and controlling their boats with some degree of ease. That this result has been obtained at least in part, is to be seen in the improved work of some...