Word: splendid
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...four of the Harvard ends played a splendid game. As there was never any necessity for punting, they had little chance for individual work except on the kick-offs when Daly usually returned the kick. In every case the Amherst back was downed for a loss and often with such force that he dropped the ball. The Harvard backs on the other hand had no trouble in eluding the Amherst ends and forwards, and made long gains after catching the punts. Daly was clever as usual in this department of the game...
...practice yesterday showed some improvement over the work of the past week. This was due partly to the fact that nearly the whole squad was out to play, and that the men are in splendid physical condition. The large number of coaches also tended to brace the play of the weaker men in the line. W. C. Forbes '92, head coach last year, was out for the first time this season, but did not take a very active part in the work. M. Donald '99 and J. Cranston '91 were, however, out in football clothes, and with coach Dibblee, directly...
...Harvard line by far the best playing was by Boal. He blocked two kicks, handled his man with ease, and was the mainstay of the forwards. He is one of the few regular men who is in splendid physical condition. Burden played only one half and gave place to Barnard. Hallowell's playing and punting were of the first order until he was forced to retire from the game. The remainder of the line, however, played without particular merit. Lawrence was as aggressive as usual, but often totally ineffective. In addition to his old habit of getting off side...
...crew had a cheerful dinner tonight, and the most significant feature at Red Top tonight is that the men are feeling bright and in splendid spirits. The Cornell crew spent several hours at the quarters today and had an afternoon lunch here...
...steering on the part of the two coxswains was excellent and both boats kept along even to Regatta Point when the Weld made a final spurt and pulled slightly ahead. Worcester in turn made a splendid spurt and rowing forty-five strokes to the minute, crossed the line a short half length in the lead. The time...