Word: touchback
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...penalties are grouped into two classes, and only two distance penalties are provided for: 5 yards and 15 yards. After a fair catch has been made, time is to be taken out until the ball is again put in play. In a kick-out after a safety or touchback, if the ball goes out of bounds before striking a player, it must be kicked out again; if this occurs twice in succession, it shall be given to the opponents as out of bounds on the 85 yard line...
...side, it was brought back and Amherst was penalized 1 1-2 yards. Bowditch, as temporary captain, protested and asked permission to waive the penalty according to rule, but the umpire would not change his decision. Hanley fumbled, Amherst getting the ball back of the line for a touchback. Shay's kick-out went to Harvard's 47-yard line, and the half ended shortly after, with the ball in mid field...