Word: pointedly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Richardson was again tried at left end and showed conclusively that he was worthy of a trial. His strong point was in getting down the field on punts...
During the thirty-five minutes of line-up the 'Varsity had the ball most of the time and found the second's line vulnerable at almost every point. The playing was hard and fast, though characterized by a considerable amount of fumbling. The 'Varsity scored three times, while their goal was never threatened by the second eleven. One of the touchdowns was made by Garrison on a kick blocked by Wheeler. The other two, however, were made on straight football, hard rushes by Boal and Mills carrying the ball over the line...
...hardest and fiercest football that has been seen on the field this season. Plenty of coaches were out, prominent among whom was B. G. Waters '94. Through his energetic, lively directions the men got into the plays in rare form and forced the second eleven at almost every point...
...improvement in Yale's play. This was particularly evident in her defensive work, in which Yale was heretofore inexcusably weak. The improvement was due in great part to the work of the coachers, who came to Yale's assistance after the Brown game. In the eighth game, against West Point, Yale's team was again surprised by the strength of its opponents. The score stood 6 to 0 in favor of West Point until within the last four minutes of the game, when Corwin made a touchdown after a 70-yard run. This alone saved the game for Yale...
Between the West Point and Chicago A. A. games, fast hard practice improved Yale's play on both the defensive and offensive. The defensive, which has been Yale's weakest point all the season, was greatly strengthened, and renewed dash was infused into the team by the efficient work of the coaches. In no time during the year has Yale's improvement been so fast and lasting. In the Chicago game, the line held strongly, and in but a few instances were Chicago's backs able to gain around the ends. The reason for Yale's not scoring more...