Word: scrubs
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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After the preliminary practice the first and second elevens lined up on the western scrub football field for two ten-minute halves. The wet and slippery field prevented accurate playing and the ball was fumbled back and forth between the two elevens. The only encouraging features of the practice were the way the men kept their feet and the good work of the interference in helping the runners along when tackled...
...Freshman team played a practice game with the second University eleven yesterday afternoon on the University field, directly after the Amherst game. In spite of their disadvantage in weight the Freshmen repeatedly held the scrub for downs, and during the first few minutes of play, were fully as strong, both in the offensive and defensive work. Toward the end of play, they weakened considerably, and the second made two touchdowns, one by a blocked kick and the other by hard, consistent rushing from the middle of the field. The Freshmen showed unexpected strength in defensive play, and although there...
Dropped candidates are urged to form a team for the scrub football series. Notice of a meeting to organize will be given later...
...lacrosse practice. Of these the majority are men unacquainted with the game. A sufficient number of last year's team has returned, however, to make it possible to have thorough coaching. In about ten days, when the new men will warrant the change, the squad will be divided into scrub teams, which will play daily practice games. As yet a head coach for this year has not been decided upon...
...best halfback in the squad, and is a reliable punter. He will do all the kicking this year. Other candidates for halfback are Snook, a brilliant rusher, Townsend, who also plays end, Bennett, the end and tackle, Weede and Dale. Townsend played a brilliant game at end on the scrub team last year, and will probably play this year either at half or end. Davidson, end last year, is playing fullback. He is good as a ground gainer, but has few other characteristics of a good football player. Reynolds, his substitute, is more brilliant...