Word: quarter
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...both sides of the Atlantic. Since that time the game has undergone great changes both in England and America. Rugby football, as it will be played in the Stadium tomorrow, is the modern English game. Each team is composed of 15 men--eight forwards, two halfbacks, 4 three-quarter backs, and one fullback...
...series of short kicks along the ground. In the third case, if the ball is heeled out of the scrimmage, it is snapped up by one of the halfbacks, who may kick, run with the ball, or pass it to the other half or one of the three-quarter backs. The usual play is to pass to the other halfback, who in turn passes back to the nearest three-quarter back. The ball is then carried down the field by a series of swift runs and passes by the three-quarter backs, each man passing the ball when about...
...special advantage. Both teams punted frequently, Halifax having a slight advantage on account of the wind. After ten minutes of play Halifax made a safety touch and Dalhousie kicked out from the 25-yard line. After several more scrimmages Dalhousie, by clever dodging and passing of the three-quarter backs, carried the ball over for the first touchdown. No try for goal was made...
...Halifax's halfback broke away, after a scrimmage, and by good running and passing scored a touchdown. Dalhousie then braced and scored another touchdown, but interference was claimed and a scrimmage was allowed on Halifax's 5-yard line. The ball was heeled out and passed to the three-quarter back, who kicked a clean goal. Time was then called. Score: Dalhousie, 7: Halifax, 3. Secret practice will be held again this afternoon at 2 o'clock...
...held by the Rifle and Pistol Club, beginning tonight at 7.30, in the baseball cage; and continuing on Thursday nights until Thursday, December 14. The shooting will be at a range of fifteen yards on standard American targets, length of revolver barrel not to exceed four and one-quarter inches. A prize is offered for the best score in fifty shots...