Word: dangerous
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...play was at times very even, and both teams played with considerable roughness. The University forwards showed their better condition and were much faster than their opponents. Pell did all the scoring in this half, and his playing was excellent throughout. Several times the Harvard goal was in danger, but scoring was prevented by the effective work of the defense...
...inhabitants, who are a simple, industrious, hospitable folk, make their living by fishing, hunting, and trapping. In speaking of seal-hunting, Dr. Grenfell told how the men leave their steamer and go for many miles on the floating ice. Besides the danger of getting lost, the men have to be very careful not to fall into the water; for once wet, a man will freeze to death unless his companions come to his aid with dry clothing...
...which are caught mostly by seines, are shipped to Europe and Brazil, being kept from American markets because of the high tariff. The icebergs are one of the greatest sights of the coast and because of their immense size and large numbers they are also a great danger to the mariner. The pictures of icebergs showed their great beauty, towering height and vivid coloring...
Neither team scored in the second half although, with the exception of the last three minutes, the ball was constantly in Yale's territory. Twice Harvard's opponents were set back to their three-yard line on penalties, but each time Yale punted out of danger. Newhall secured the second punt on the 34-yard line, and a forward pass to Orr, and two rushes by Wendell carried the ball to Yale's 22-yard line. Here, however, Lincoln fumbled, Forbes securing the ball. Veeder at once punted and when Newhall fumbled the catch, Forbes downed the ball on Harvard...
...game, but a week of hard work, given chiefly to developing the open game and perfecting the defense, offered substantial encouragement when Yale defeated Holy Cross by three touchdowns. The first half of the season closed with a splendid contest against Pennsylvania State. Yale's goal was frequently in danger, but the strength of the defense at critical times was the redeeming feature. Yale was victorious...