Word: damp
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...practice yesterday was not quite as spirited as on the previous day, due in part to the damp weather, which made it very warm for the men. In the 15 minute scrimmage the most interesting feature was a 22-yard end run by Lockwood, who carried the ball to within easy striking distance of the second team's goal, enabling the first team to score its only touchdown. Before the scrimmage the linemen were given individual practice in blocking and breaking through followed by punting practice, and a half-hour's line-up between the first and second teams, which...
Owing to the damp weather several of the men have caught slight colds and the squad still shows the effects of Friday's trip. In the morning the eight rowed four miles in long stretches keeping the stroke at about thirty. At this stroke, the shell stopped noticeably between strokes and the men were unable either to begin the recovery as rapidly or finish it as slowly, as is desired. These faults were due to the bow men, who rushed forward ahead of the others. In the afternoon, while paddling down to the start, the crew succeeded in keeping...
Clarkson was greatly affected by the cold, damp air, and it was only with the greatest effort that he attained his speed and control. He gave three bases, made a wild pitch, and allowed seven hits, two of which were for three bases. He was remarkably steady in the eighth and ninth innings, however. The playing of Frantz was the most valuable for Harvard. Aside from bringing in the winning runs, he made a throw to second in the eighth, which resulted in a double play. Reid did not hit as well as usual, but played his position well...
...lack of life and energy. The feature of the game was the pitching of Garvin, who gave Wesleyan only one hit. After a week of very unsatisfactory attempts at practice, the team defeated Amherst last Saturday by the score of 12 to 0. In spite of the cold and damp weather the Yale team played an errorless and at times brilliant game, and made a more satisfactory showing than at any time this season. Sharpe was taken from first, and pitched for seven innings, allowing six well scattered hits. Another change was the playing of Eliason, the manager...