Word: blue
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Within the English colleges as distinct from the universities, the coaching is done largely by undergraduates. There are certain exceptions: in rowing, for instance, a former Blue often guides the first boat through the final stages of its preparation for the inter-college races, and the dons occasionally lend a hand in coaching this or that athletic group. But in the selection and management of all college teams the captain's authority is final, and the bulk of the coaching is done by the more experienced men under the direction of the captain. I have heard participants in several sports...
...opinion that with the Harvard team in the fine physical condition that it is and possessing reserve power at least equal to that of the Blue, the team will...
Much scepticism is expressed in sports circles as to the authenticity of Coach Mal Stevens starting line-up as announced last night. The Blue mentor stated that he would start, Albie Booth, Yale's injured flash at quarterback with Harlan Ellis, Ned Austen and Don McLennan as running mates. Inasmuch as this backfield has virtually never been together, some have aired their doubts as to whether Stevens actually means to start it. The only possible alternative seems to be McLennan at quarter with Snead, Miller, and Dunn at the other posts...
Coach Stevens has brought to a conclusion his intensive preparation for the Harvard encounter Saturday. Tomorrow's workout will be in the nature of a limbering up session and for the purpose of accustoming the players to the breezes and shadows of the Stadium. While in Boston, the Blue squad will stay at the Lenox Hotel...
...entire squad, with the exception of Booth, is in top-notch shape. The diminutive Blue flash, though considerably improved, jogged around carefully, today and took no risk of aggravating his injury, which is gradually healing. It is expected that Booth will be able to play Saturday, in the dread relief role