Word: top
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Dates: during 1900-1900
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...books are attractively bound in dark red cloth, with rough edges and gilt top. Each volume contains a photogravure portrait. The price is seventy-five cents...
...shown such speed, kicking ability, and willingness to learn that he may yet prove to be a good man for the place. He is erratic and weak in tackling, and consequently will need much coaching. Marshall, quarter-back, seems to lack the ability to drive his team at top speed. His passing is fair, and he has an advantage in that he can drop kick with some certainty. Robinson, quarter-back, is fast on his feet, and leads his team pretty well; but he seems to be very weak in handling punts. His judgment in the choice of plays...
HARVARD QUARTERS, RED TOP, June 20.--After yesterday's hard row, the University crew was given light work today. This morning the eight practiced starts, paddled a couple of miles, and rowed a few short hard stretches. A short race between the Yale and Harvard Freshman crews resulted in a victory for Harvard...
HARVARD QUARTERS, RED TOP, NEW LONDON, June 19.--The University crew took their usual morning row today and were not interrupted by examinations as they have hitherto been. All the men are in good condition. The University paddled over the four mile course late in the afternoon under favorable conditions and put much more life into their work...
...coming to New London. The University and Freshman four-oar crews were sent over the course for the first time together. The Freshmen were given two lengths at the start and finished a length ahead of the University four-oar. Shortly before dark the Yale university crew passed Red Top, going over a mile course in fine form. If the cool, pleasant weather only continues great improvement may be expected in the work of all the crews...