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"But it is altogether difficult to fathom the logic which gives Nassau an edge on Yale. As a matter of fact--basing judgment of course upon what has actually been shown--Yale has a much more varied offense than the Tigers, and a defence which is, I think, just as...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: YALE AND PRINCETON HAVE EDGE ON UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM ACCORDING TO NEW YORK CRITICS | 10/26/1916 | See Source »

Wilson and Logan are perfect exponents of two distinctly different types of quarterbacks. Logan, handles the ball securely, manages the team with excellent judgment passes well and is a sure tackler; but owing to his stature, he is not fit for the more rugged work of the game. Wilson, a...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOWL CENTRE OF ATTENTION | 11/20/1914 | See Source »

Wilson and Logan are perfect exponents of two distinctly different types of quarterbacks. Logan, handles the ball securely, manages the team with excellent judgment passes well and is a sure tackler; but owing to his stature, he is not fit for the more rugged work of the game. Wilson, a...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: RIVALS EQUAL IN STRENGTH | 11/20/1914 | See Source »

By way of comparison of the two crews Harvard is perhaps physically superior and has the advantage of greater experience. The stroke-oars in both crews have never rowed in a four-mile race. Wallis stroked the winning Yale university four last year, while Cutler was the stroke of last...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOAT RACES WITH YALE | 6/25/1909 | See Source »

The play is distinguished by its extreme simplicity--there are but six characters--and a rugged austerity of motion. It is gaunt and strong. Its weakness lies in its sameness of tone, which produces monotony of effect, in conventional characterization, and an anticlimactic last act. Mr. Knoblauch is fortunate to...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOOKS BY HARVARD MEN | 1/16/1907 | See Source »

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