Word: signal
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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After holding a short signal drill against the substitutes, in which no tackling was allowed, the Freshman football team played two 12-minute periods against the second University team, during which neither side scored. The Freshmen could not gain on straight football, but recovered a number of kicks and fumbles, while the second, though much stronger on the offence, missed two attempted field-goals, and lost several opportunities for touchdowns through fumbling. Ohler, Jenckes, Gardiner and Dana played well...
...feet of open water apart from bow to stern, the starting positions being indicated by buoys placed in the river at the proper intervals. Number one in each division will be farthest down-stream, heading the line. A series of three shots will be fired for a starting signal. Between the first and second shots there will be two minutes, and between the second and third one minutes. The third shot will be the signal for the start. Referees will be stationed along the bank, and bumps will be signaled either through a megaphone or by a revolver shot...
This week's work for the University team has been light, much attention having been given to drilling the men in the details of their positions. The only hard scrimmage was held on Tuesday. Since then the work has consisted of fast signal drills. On Thursday, the coaches gave the defence a severe test by having the second team do all the offensive work. A general improvement has occurred in the team-play, and with the return of the injured regulars, the team will be materially strengthened. Wigglesworth has entirely recovered from his illness and will run the team today...
...final practice before the West Point game, held yesterday afternoon in the Stadium, consisted of a long defensive signal drill. The second team kept the ball all the time, and the University's defence was given a severe test. No scoring was done, for the plays were interrupted by the coaches, who showed the men their faults...
...Brown '98, a member of the coaching staff, was on the field, and assisted in the signal drill...