Word: player
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...they should not be willing to call, the trouble, to go down to the Field every afternoon. The presence of a good crowd watching the practice is not only in itself an expression of interest, but acts as a strong stimulus to individual exertion on the part of every player on the field...
...second half. It was gratifying and encouraging to see the snap and life with which the play began, continued to the last. That Michigan was a strong opponent became evident at the outset, but that Harvard was stronger was clear before the game was far advanced. Every player seemed to be doing his best and all worked together better than it has been the happiness of Harvard men to see them do for a long time. The hearty cheering which was kept up during the game showed that the efforts of the men did not lack thorough appreciation...
Hall, right guard, weighs 205 pounds, and is a very aggressive player...
Greenleaf, right end, is a hard and fast player. He weighs 146 pounds...
...would be unjust to notice only the failings of the team. The University recognizes that each player did what he could, and that the performance of some of the men deserves the highest praise. In particular, the work of the light backs is much appreciated. No three men of their weight could have done more to win the game than they did in spite of discouraging weakness in the interference. If this can be remedied, if the strength of their running can be given a fair chance to show itself, a very different outcome of the big games may confidently...