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...Eliot Putnam, quarterback, T. W. Gilligan and A. W. Huguley, halfbacks, with W. R. Harper, fullback, have been picked as the starting backfield against Bates. Of this combination, Putnam alone has been considered sure of his berth in the 1929 Crimson backfield. The veteran University signal-caller is generally considered a smart tactician. During the preliminary practice sessions this fall he has, furthermore, exhibited a stylish brand of running, which, when coupled with his much-improved ability to handle forward and lateral passes and to drop kick, makes him a threat to be reckoned with. He fits neatly into...
...backfield, which has been a matter of speculation all year during the conditioning period, will be composed of four veterans. Putnam will be at the helm with T. W. Gilligan and Huguley at the halves and Harper at full-back...
...team A line, with Levin replacing the injured Davis, remained intact and in all probability will be selected to aid in the inauguration of the 1929 Harvard season. The starting backfield is still shrouded beneath a veil of mystery. Putnam and Harper seem certain of posts. T. W. Gilligan and Huguley were teamed with the above pair on the first string backfield yesterday afternoon. This is a possible starting quartet, but there is little likelihood of this combination's going into action together. Gilligan has a very good chance of remaining with Putnam and Harper, but that is pure speculation...
Team A--l.e., Douglas; l.t., Barrett; l.g., Trainer; c., B. Tocknor; r.g., W. Ticknor; r.t., Levin; r.e., O'Connell, q.b., Putnam; l.h.b., T. Gilligan; r.h.b., Huguley; f.b., Harper...
Four members of Team A, including Captain Barrett, were out of the afternoon's work. Barrett and Harper reported with slight bruises, and Putnam and O'Connell were still absent because of divisional examinations. Wetmore reported in civilian clothes but ran through signals nevertheless. All are expected back today for the scrimmage against Coach Knox's seconds...