Word: pointed
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...line by the close mass formation of their play, which was greatly assisted by the wet condition of the field. Many times during the game, Yale managed to get first down through their mass play on tackle and guard. The ends, which were supposed to be the weakest point in Harvard's line, proved unexpectedly strong, and time and again while trying to circle Harvard's ends the Yale's backs were thrown for a loss. The ends of both elevens were apt to overrun the backs on punts, but this fault also was due to the condition...
...offered material somewhat more experienced from which to choose. Goodman and Outland fell naturally into the position of tackle, while with Boyle, Dickson, Hedges and Folwell striving for two places at ends, the strength of that position was assured. Since the graduation of Carl Williams, one of the weakest points in Penn's team has been at quarterback, Week's, Hedges and Fortesque having been tried with doubtful success. Of the three, Weeks, has proved the surest in passing the ball, while Hedges' strong point was his general conscientious, reliable work and strong tackling...
This afternoon, Harvard will play her last game of the season against Pennsylvania. From a comparison of scores, indications certainly point to Pennsylvania as the stronger team. However, there is one important factor to be considered before making a too hasty judgment as to the comparative strength of the two elevens-their process of development. Pennsylvania's policy this season has been to bring the team to its highest degree of perfection at the earliest possible date, a fact which has figured prominently in the rolling up of large scores at the beginning of the season, while Harvard's policy...
...fullback has been developed who has shown ability in kicking, and here lies one weak point in the team. The line one weak point in the team. The line is not strong and the backs are not up to the average. There is a tendency, displayed in the past few weeks, toward offside play and holding. The ends are the strongest positions. The play on the whole shows considerable snap...
Yale went through signal practice for some fifteen minutes yesterday and then lined up against the scrub for a short time. The 'varsity fumbled considerably, probably owing to the snow and slush, but the second eleven were unable to hold at any point...