Word: splendid
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...bridge, the Newell crew reduced this lead to three-quarters of a length. The Weld gradually drew away again, but just before the finish the Newell spurted again until they were only half a length behind. G. Bancroft, stroke of the Weld crew, who was rowing with splendid form and judgment, waited until the Newell's spurt had spent itself and then hit up the stroke and brought his crew in an even length ahead...
Dartmouth kept the ball in Harvard's territory for the rest of the half. In the second half, Harvard took the ball to Dartmouth's five -- yard line, but was held for downs. There was much punting which was to Hallowell's advantage, in spite of the splendid tackling of Boyle. Fincke was slow and listless in this half...
...called back for offside play by Burden. The revolving wedge gained a few yards at this point and then Wallace broke away for 30 yards. He was tackled by Campbell. Harvard then secured the ball on downs, and Sawin ran 57 yards to the 35 yard line, behind splendid interference. Reid and Sawin plunged through Pennsylvania's centre and tackles until the ball crossed the line. On the last dive, however, Reid lost the ball and Hare fell on it for a touchback...
...done for the convenience of the men. It has been raining hard all day and Franklin Field is very muddy and slippery. The players were restless at being kept indoors and the light signal practice this afternoon was a great relief. They are all in good spirits and splendid condition and feel quite confident of being able...
...classes yesterday afternoon was closer than was expected. The Freshmen, aided by a strong wind, scored twice in the first fifteen minutes, and secured a lead of twelve points that the Sophomores could not overcome. During the rest of the game 1903 was on the defensive, and by the splendid punting of Stillman, prevented their opponents from scoring. The latter, by vigorous rushing with the tackles, often ran the ball well into the Freshman territory, but lost it by fumbling at critical times. The 1903 team was able to make few gains by rushing the ball. In the second half...