Word: secretly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...been handicapped by having any of its best players taken on the 'Varsity squad. Owing to the unusually long season, the development has necessarily been slow. Since the game, however, with the U. of P. freshmen Nov. 4, steady improvement has been shown, especially through the secret practice of this last week. A strong defense has been developed, and the offense, though ragged at times, has been made very effective. As a result, moreover, of the continued and persistent coaching of J. L. Knox 2L., the team now works well together and is capable of considerable speed...
...practice of the Freshman team yesterday afternoon was again secret. After the preliminary work of starts, kicking and falling on the ball, the first eleven lined up against the second. Only one short half of about twenty minutes was played, the first eleven scoring three times. McGrew and Derby were back again on the field, but only the former played against the second. There were three or four changes in the line-up, but these may not be permanent. McDonald was put at left end, McGrew back at left tackle, Riggs in Jones's place at right guard and Swann...
Yesterday afternoon the Freshman eleven played against the second team in secret practice. At times the offensive work was ragged, but the defensive was good. During the line-up against the second, three goals from the field were made. A number of men were tried in different positions on the first eleven. McGrew, tackle, and Derby, halfback, were both slightly injured, but will be able to play by Saturday. The line-up of the backs and ends for Saturday's game is still undecided. The practice will probably continue to be secret for the rest of the week...
Yesterday afternoon in secret practice, the Freshman eleven played a twenty minute half against the second eleven. The defense did not show the weakness it has in the past and the offense was greatly improved. Considerable time was devoted to individual coaching and to kicking, and a number of place kicks from the 45-yard line were tried. The new plays worked well against the second eleven and three touchdowns were scored during the half...
...offense has been erratic and less dependable than the defense, and its efficiency has rested too much upon the individual brilliancy of a set of backs which in numbers and efficiency is the best Harvard has ever had. But in the secret practices of the past two weeks, the interference has been greatly strengthened and unity has come from careful coaching and from the final selection of the halfbacks. Line plays are the main offense today, although end plays are used when the team is a long distance from the goal, and a few tricks have been learned for emergencies...