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Word: strong (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
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Warren played a good game except for his old fault of running into the line too high. His kicking was a feature. A. R. Sargent was in excellent form and will be a strong substitute for Boal. Gierasch played his usual dashing game and was a great help on the defense. Eaton and Stevenson were both injured in the practice. The line-up follows: Substitutes. Second Eleven. Ristine, l.e. r.e., Hoxie, Blagden, l.t. r.t., Peyton, Spratt. A. R. Sargent, l.g. r.g., Wheeler. C. Sargent, c. c., Greene. Hollingsworth, Barnard, r.g. l.g., Lee. Eaton, Stevenson, Peyton, r.t. l.t., Talbot. Hawkins...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Football Practice. | 11/8/1899 | See Source »

...first Hare and Hound run will start from the gymnasium at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The run will be about two miles in distance, and will be slow and with no break at the finish. The object of these runs will be to develop strong distance runners, and it is desirable that as many men as possible should participate. Men are advised to wear light rubber-soled shoes...

Author: By A. N. Rice., | Title: Hare and Hound Run. | 11/8/1899 | See Source »

Graydon, left guard, is strong but does not use his strength or weight to advantage. He is new to his position and will improve rapidly when he acquires confidence in himself...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Freshman Eleven. | 11/8/1899 | See Source »

...main strength of his team, and as usual, undertook the bulk of the work. His confidence in his own powers unfortunately led him to attempt to rush the ball himself when the use of other men might have resulted in more gains. Coombs kicked well and was strong on the defense...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HARVARD! | 11/6/1899 | See Source »

...line was strong. Lawrence and Donald not only defended their positions with ease, but also followed the ball well. A fake play, directed against the centre, often gained ground for Pennsylvania when straight football failed...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HARVARD! | 11/6/1899 | See Source »

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