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Dates: during 1910-1919
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University football practice yesterday was significant because of the return to the field of many of the regulars, notably Captain Brickley, Pennock, and Mahan. Just three weeks and two days have elapsed since Brickley was operated on for appendicitis at the Stillman Infirmary. The excellent condition of his health permitted him to rally from the direct effects of the operation remarkably fast, and yesterday he was able to take a light work-out. He took three turns around the Stadium track, and practiced left footed drop-kicking for 15 minutes...
...line has been below standard; weakness having been apparent in each contest. To develop a line strong enough to stop the attack of the Princeton backfield and at the same time capable of aiding its own backs on the offence is the problem which is confronting the coaches. The return of Pennock should materially strengthen the line, and throughout the week individual attention will be directed to the perfecting of a stronger forward defence...
...reconstruction of the University football team was further continued at yesterday's practice when Hardwick was again placed at end, Francke remaining in the backfield. The line has not been playing up to standard and the return of Hardwick will strengthen it considerably. Francke's playing in the backeld has made his position there fairly certain...
...football situation continues to assume a brighter outlook with the return of the regulars, and although some of the first string men are not as yet in condition to scrimmage, they are taking light workouts and from present indications will be able to play Saturday against Michigan. Captain Brickley, Soucy, D. P. Morgan, and Sweetser are the first string men who are out at present. Brickley was able to leave the hospital Sunday afternoon and is convalescing rapidly at his home; D. P. Morgan will be out of the game for another week on account of his broken hand; Soncy...
...football situation assumed a distinctly brighter hue yesterday afternoon when the University team lined up with a backfield composed of Logan, Bradlee, Hardwick and Mahan, and with acting Captain Trumbull back at tackle. The prospects for a victory over Michigan next Saturday are materially increased by the return of these regulars...