Word: putnam
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Wood will direct the eleven in this, the first of two intersectional games on the University schedule. With him in the backfield will be a reorganized trio of ball carriers, Putnam and Devens halfbacks, and Harper, fullback. This new quartet should give Harvard a sustained attack for the crucial test. Wood is a capable field general, a fine kicker and passer, and a good interferer. Putnam will make his debut as a running halfback and should prove a valuable triple threat with his running, passing, and kicking ability. The Dartmouth game revealed Devens' real power. Harper's defensive work back...
...backfield which ran through signals yesterday, spectators in the Stadium will see a reorganized quartet in action. A combination which sprang into prominence on Tuesday was once again working together and it seems to be a pretty safe bet that it will start tomorrow. Wood was at quarter, while Putnam, erstwhile signal caller, was at left half. Devens and Harper completed this backfield. There is a good possibility that Mays, light but speedy Sophomore, will start, in which case he will replace Wood and Putnam will return to his regular berth...
...backfield situation, although not as unsettled as earlier in the week, was still undecided. Wood and Mays were both absent because of an afternoon examination and Gilligan filled in at left half again with Putnam, Devens and Harper completing the quartet. If Wood and Mays had been there it would be interesting to note what the result would have been. It is highly improbable, however, that Gilligan will start against the Alligators. Either Putnam or Mays will replace him. Wood will call signals if the former is chose, but Putnam, will direct the team in the event...
...Douglas; l.t., Barrett; l.g., Trainer; c., Richards, Cunningham; r.g., Ticknor; r.t., Kuchn; r.e., Harding, Ogden; q.b., Wood, Putnam; l.h.b., Putnam, Mays; g.h.b., Devens; f.b., Harper...
Team B borrowed several team A members for its scrimmage. Its lineup was: l.e., Harding, Ogden; l.t., Upton, Faxon; l.g., Ginman, Newhart, Lewis; c., Cunningham, Richards; r.g. Myerson, Talbot; r.t., Davis, Upton; r.e., Burns; q.b., Wetmore; l.h.b., Putnam, Gilligan, Batchelder; r.h.b., White, Mason; Record; f.b., Potter, White