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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Sawin made the longest run of the game, carrying the ball 55 yards to Pennsylvania's 35-yard line. Harvard was penalized for off-side play once, and Pennsylvania twice. Harvard lost the ball on a fumble once...
Pennsylvania was penalized for offside play once, and Harvard twice. Pennsylvania lost the ball twice on fumbles...
...other backs played an uneven game. Sawin made a dashing halfback, and gained at will around right end and tackle. But his try for a goal from the field was blocked. Kendall was not so successful as a rusher. He was frequently slow in starting and often allowed Coombs to down him for losses. He was replaced by Warren in the last five minutes on account of a minor injury to his leg. Reid was used in the first half on account of his defensive ability, and was of great assistance in stopping the guards-back play. In spite...
...line was strong. Lawrence and Donald not only defended their positions with ease, but also followed the ball well. A fake play, directed against the centre, often gained ground for Pennsylvania when straight football failed...
Hare kicked off to Sawin, who ran it back five yards. An exchange of punts followed and finally Sawin ran around right end for a touchdown, but was called back for offside play by Burden. The revolving wedge gained a few yards at this point and then Wallace broke away for 30 yards. He was tackled by Campbell. Harvard then secured the ball on downs, and Sawin ran 57 yards to the 35 yard line, behind splendid interference. Reid and Sawin plunged through Pennsylvania's centre and tackles until the ball crossed the line. On the last dive, however, Reid...