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...play much of the time. The offence showed a slight improvement; but the defence, especially at the beginning of the second half, when the second team scored several baskets and fouls in succession, was decidedly weak. Captain Griffith's work was the best feature; his dodging and dribbling were fast, and his shooting, except on fouls, was accurate. Amberg at centre was effective in helping the trick formation from the toss-up; and, although his shooting was inaccurate, he was aggressive and was in the play all the time...
...defense. In all departments of the game the University team should the good effects of the week's practice. The trick formation from the toss-up worked well, and of the easy opportunities to score thus offered the University players took advantage. In passing and dribbling the work was fast and sure, while the defense was unusually strong. The tendency to slacken play towards the end, however, was still evident, as Princeton was able to score two baskets from the floor in the last three minutes. Captain Griffiths played the best game for the University, his fast work in dribbling...
Harvard scored several baskets in quick succession at the beginning of the game, by fast passing and good shooting. Princeton followed with one good shot from the floor, the only successful basket until near the end of the second half. The score, which was 23 to 3 at the end of the first half, fairly indicates the comparative showing of the two teams...
Since the game with Cornell last week the University team has improved in general aggressiveness and all around play. In the game with Boston College on Monday the play was fast and accurate throughout the first half, but in the second half both teams committed many fouls by holding, and the play was listless. On Tuesday a long practice was held in trick formations from the toss-up, which were worked successfully against the second team. In this game, however, the University team had the same tendency to slacken play after gaining a decided lead. The practice...
...University swimming team easily defeated Brown in a dual meet at Providence last night, winning five out of the six events. The closest race was the 50 yard dash, won by J. V. Quinlan '07 in the fast time of 31 2-5 seconds. The diving competition was closely contested, but the University team excelled in form. Brown won the water-polo game by the score of 4 to 0. Only one half was played as the University team was obliged to leave to catch the return train...