Word: weak
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...great deal of roughness and fouling which kept the ball out of 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...
...condition of the ice undoubtedly accounted to some extent for the crude work of the University team. The play of the Princeton team, which had not held practice for ten days, was poor and erratic in many of the respects in which the work of the University team was weak...
...members of the old committee who went into the new committee are pledged to various amendments to the rules. Mr. Dennis of Cornell said he was in favor of the forward line being open completely across the field, making an absolutely open game. This would leave the ends equally weak, but at the same time would make it possible for many plays through the centre...
...passing, which was evident for the first time yesterday afternoon. With the exception of Ivy, who did not play his usual strong game, the defense was very effective. D. Newhall at cover point showed great ability in body-checking and carrying the puck, but his lifting continues to be weak. For the second team the best work was done by Fraser-Campbell and Francis...
...most cases was crude and ragged. The team play of the Juniors was the most advanced, probably due to the fact that five of the men were on last year's class championship team. The Freshmen have developed a fair offense, but the defensive work is in general weak. The Sophomores have a strong defense, but it is not supported by the forwards. The first game of the interclass series, to be played on Tuesday between the Sophomore and the Freshman teams should be close...