Word: almost
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...part, in fine condition, although there is considerable trouble being had with about fifty feet of it near the last turn. The track there was so high that not enough of the new dressing could be put on to make a new surface, and as the old surface was almost as hard as stone, the added material merely lies loosely on the top instead of packing down firmly...
...tackling was hard and sure, and he followed the ball very closely on kicks. Graydon, who played during the second half, also did some excellent tackling. The centre of the line was particularly strong and the men had little difficulty in breaking through their opponents. During the first half almost all Harvard's gains were made through holes opened up by N. Shaw and Doucette...
During the second half almost all the team consisted of substitutes, but it seemed almost as strong as before. The playing was confined entirely to Trinity's territory and continual banging at the guards and tackles soon brought the ball near enough for Sullivan to be pushed over the line. After this almost all of Trinity's punts were blocked and two more touchdowns were made. The best gain made by Trinity was of fifteen yards between F. Shaw and Wheeler on a fake kick...
...large increase in the number of candidates for the 'Varsity Eleven since college began made it possible yesterday to organize four elevens and still have almost enough men to form another eleven left over. There is now an abundance of good material on Soldiers Field, but whether there is still enough time left to develop the men is an unanswerable question. Certain it is that had the season opened on September 21 with the list of candidates now on hand there would have been no doubt as to the outcome of the season. Now, however, it may be too late...
...first football game of the season will be played on Soldiers Field this afternoon. Williams has an excellent team and the game promises to be close. Good enthusiastic support at the beginning of the work will put life into the playing almost more than anythin else can. We must make our football team victorious this year, and we can do it if we give it our thorough support. The enthusiasm of last spring worked wonders with the baseball team, although it began late. Let us see what it will do with the football team this fall if we begin right...