Word: shorts
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...After a short run around the field the men were divided into squads according to the positions for which they are trying. At the suggestion of Captain Foster the linemen were given practice in passing and handling the ball, while those trying for the back field were directed in simple formations. The practice lasted about half an hour...
...second team on its 20-yard line. In the next two scrimmages Greenabaum gained but one yard, but on the next play the University team was penalized 5 yards for offside play. Howes gained 3 yards through right tackle, and then the first team was again penalized. Two short gains followed, when Gray punted, Apollonio downing the ball on the 50-yard line. From this point Foster made a 20-yard gain around left end, which was followed by a forward pass on which Burnham made 12 yards more, Wendell gained 12 yards more, and then Foster was forced over...
...second half Williams kicked off, Kersburg running the ball in ten yards to the 38-yard line. Foster punted, and Williams, after a short gain on a forward pass, punted back. With the ball on the University eleven's 50-yard line, Wendell made four and Foster lost one yard, so Foster tried a punt, which Clay was obliged to down back of his own goal, thus scoring a safety for the University team. Several gains followed for both sides, and then Gutterson was put in Reid's and A. M. Brown in C. Brown's place for Williams...
During the past few days about 20 men have been reporting for preliminary work, which has been entirely voluntary and has consisted of short afternoon runs from the Locker Building on Soldiers Field. Regular track work will begin this afternoon and all candidates are urged to report at the Locker Building this afternoon; the cross country squad at 4 o'clock, other men at any time...
...Cambridge Social Union is to have its opening night on Friday, October 12. About fifty classes will be offered this year, comprising all the subjects given in public schools. With the exception of such subjects as short hand and telegraphy, for which paid teachers are supplied, the classes are taught by men in the University, who are willing to give up an hour one evening each week for this work. Men are needed in every subject, and those willing to teach should send their names and the subjects they prefer to F. G. Cheney, 27 Holyoke...