Word: player
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...defense. Bernard Feins '33, Freshman right halfback who got in during the fourth quarter, was the only serious threat the Crimson possessed. He made several good gains, which were futile, however, when offside penalties followed. J. R. Leonard '33, right halfback whom Feins replaced, proved himself a stellar player on the offense...
Once the ball is out, both packs break up and take part in the ordinary play. The back who has received the ball passes it to another player as soon as he is in danger of being tackled and this process keeps up usually until a player is downed, when the packs immediately form again. This style of running and passing, somewhat similar to basketball, is a large part of the game. However, passing must always be to a man who is is back of the passer. If there is no one available the man may drop the ball...
...player is able, he reaches in the air and bats it to one of his backs, but usually he must be content with getting it down at his feet and commencing a dribble. The defense against an opposing team rushing down the field with a foot dribble is usually to dive for and fall on the ball, and take the kicks intended for it. Touchdowns and goals are scored substantially as in the American game...
...game to be played and enjoyed two or three times a week, and not a religion the celebration of whose rites occupy the chief time, energy, and thought of its acolytes for weeks and months! There is much to be said for each point of view, but as a player I enjoyed the English variety more. On the other hand, the American attitude has in it far greater possibilities for learning the joy of sacrificing for a cause
...paintings by Derain include "Pheasants and Table," 1928; "The Flute Player," 1915; "Back of a Woman's Head," 1928; and "Still Life," 1910 as well as a number of drawings and water colors...