Word: weighting
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Average age, 21; average height, 5 feet 11 inches; average weight, 182 pound...
Average age, 21; average height, 5 feet 10 1-2 inches; average weight, 175 pounds...
...were unable to take advantage of either. In the second period Philbin tried another field-goal which was unsuccessful, and in the last period the Indians braced on their 10-yard line and received the ball on downs. The All-Stars proved strong individually and profited by their superior weight in the line. Although the backfield started the plays accurately, the line, hampered by the new rules, was unable to protect the runner sufficiently after he had passed Carlisle's primary defence. As a result, few long gains were made through center...
...inability of the Law School men to handle the University team's kicks. The game proved, however, that the Law School's defence was practically impregnable. The line is exceptionally heavy and strong, while the backfield, although light, is nevertheless fast and should be well protected. The average weight of the line, from tackle to tackle is 193 pounds, which is 10 pounds more than the average weight of the University men filling the corresponding positions...
...probable line-up against the Carlisle Indians on Wednesday, together with the weight of the players and the college teams they have played on, is given below...