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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Wrightington was the only weak back. He made some good gains, it is true, but was slow. Gonterman took his place in the second half and though owing to a rather weak line at times he did not make much progress, he showed himself superior to Wrightington in every point. C. Brewer played an excellent game. He gained much ground, tackled perfectly and punted as well as he has ever punted. He outpunted McCarthy, even when the latter had the wind in his favor...
...ball was brought out to the 25 yard line. McCarthy punted only to the 40 yard line. After gaining some 25 yards, Harvard could make no more progress against Brown's centre. Again Fairchild went back for the drop kick and again the ball rolled along the ground and Robinson...
They were in conference from about noon until 8 o'clock, but nothing was made public. When Professor Ames boarded a train for Boston he said to a reporter, "nothing can be made public. We had a meeting with Princeton and negotiations are in progress." From Professor Ames's statement it is to be inferred that the two colleges did not reach a conclusion in regard either to the rules which are to govern the game, or some of the men on the teams...
...meeting was marked by an earnestness and a desire for real progress in debate, which speaks well for the future success of the club...
Just when Harvard was making steady progress Borden fumbled, and Harvard lost five yards. Dunlop could not make any impression on the West Point line, and C. Brewer was obliged to kick on the third down. He kicked the ball to West Point's 25 yard line...