Word: crude
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...work of the upperclass squads was crude and very ragged, due largely to the fact that the work yesterday was the first regular practice of the year...
...first practice of the basketball squads was held last night, and although somewhat crude, showed possibilities of good development. The abundance of experienced material this year should fully compensate for the loss of three of last year's University team...
Four Freshman crews were on the river yesterday afternoon. The first two, made up of the best men on the squad rowed on sliding seats; the rest are still using stationary seats. The past week has witnessed a considerable development in the crews, but their form is still somewhat crude and the men are not rowing well together. Vail and Rice are coaching. The orders yesterday were as follows...
Secret practice of the University football squad yesterday afternoon, although again characterized by aggressiveness, was ragged and crude. Off-side penalties were imposed continually on the first eleven for charging too soon. Although both the second team and the substitutes played a strong defensive game holding the first eleven several times for downs, on the offensive they were unable to make any consistent gains...
...late in the season, the team is still rather crude. Individually, the positions seem strong, but the men do not help each other as they should. To sum up, the line is heavy and powerful, and with experienced men like Piekar kaki, Kase and Ziegler, has great possibilities. The ends are rather uncertain, but the backfield is heavy and fast, and has good material to rely...