Word: punt
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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After the kick-off had been repeated Harvard soon got the ball on Anthony's fumble. It was then pushed steadily towards B. A. A.'s goal. Wrightington's short punt showed good judgment, but unfortunately the ball went just over the line. Hamlen punted well when Harvard got the ball again, but Anthony's run of 40 yards immediately afterwards put the ball in the centre of the field again. Then the ball was pushed into Harvard's territory until it came to the 25 yard line, which was as near as B. A. A. came to scoring. When...
Neither Wrightington nor Hayes played so well as on Tuesday. Both often fumbled the ball. Wrightington showed a tendency to misjudge punts, seemingly avoiding to get them on the fly. His tackling, too, was faulty. Hayes did not punt so well as he has done and could not get around the end for any long gains...
...rules for the Harvard-Pennsylvania game have been practically agreed upon. They will be in almost all respects the same as the rules which governed the Harvard-Princeton game. The ball must be touched to the ground when received by a back from a punt, before it can be advanced. The rule in regard to a fair catch remains unchanged...
...second, Hamlen could generally be relied upon when called to punt, but once his punt was blocked near the goal line. His tackling was hard and his persistent efforts to advance the ball deserve credit. Hamlen has shown a steady improvement in all his work during the past month...
Ferbert and Hollister were unable to gain, so Bloomington made a short punt and got on-side in time to have a Michigan man fall on the ball. The ball was now at the centre of the field. Bloomington again kicked but the ball was given to Harvard for off-side play. Wrightington gained five yards; then the ball went to Michigan for holding in the line...