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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...first time in several years Harvard will play the Bates eleven this afternoon at four o'clock. Bates, who has this year turned out a stronger team than usual, played Yale ten days ago and was beaten twenty-eight to nothing. With the big games coming so soon, Harvard will play a substitute eleven today, but should make a good score...
Eaton and Donald both played in yesterday's practice, and R.B. Merriman 2G., substitute tackle on the '96 team, was out for the first time. In addition to his quickness in following the ball, he played strongly in the line, and made a good showing against Swain. Donald was in excellent form. With Donald, Eaton, Swain, Lawrence, Merriman, Peyton, Lewis and Blagden to choose from, there is now little doubt but that the tackle positions will be well filled this year. Burnett is now able to play on the team and will probably, with Donald, be given a chance today...
...practice of the eleven yesterday was marked by strong defensive work on the part of the line-men, and by brilliant long runs by the backs. The steady line-bucking which has been the plan of attack in all the practice games was given up for end plays. Against the weak ends of the second eleven they were very effective. Eaton, who has not been able to play since the Williams game, was allowed to play a short time, but soon gave place to J. Lawrence. Donald also played left tackle in the second half and greatly strengthened the line...
...feature of the practice was the return to the guard-back play which was used for the last two years. Barnard, who played at left guard in place of Boal, tried to rush with the ball, but with little success. Although one or two yards were sometimes gained on the play, it was in no sense effective. Campbell and Hallowell, although they played well at times, allowed the second eleven backs to get past them twice for runs of twenty or thirty yards. Except for these runs, the defensive work of the first eleven was perfect...
...next half, a fumble by the second eleven gave the first the ball and Sawin scored on the next play. After Daly had returned the next kick-off, the first held the second for downs and then rushed the ball near enough for Sawin to kick a goal. As soon as the first obtained the ball again Barnard was tried at guard back, but could not gain. On the exchange of kicks Sawin again scored. Another goal from a fair catch and another touchdown by Sawin ended the half...