Word: dashes
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...first week of this season's practice showed Yale's new material in good form. The two requisites for a 'varsity eleven-a heavy line and a set of strong fast backs-formed a team with admirable spirit and dash. Their great handicap was the absence of old 'varsity players in or behind the line. In the first game of the season with Trinity, which Yale won 10 to 0, the general impression was that Yale was playing a fast game and showing up better than at the same time last year. The second game, in which Wesleyan was defeated...
Between the West Point and Chicago A. A. games, fast hard practice improved Yale's play on both the defensive and offensive. The defensive, which has been Yale's weakest point all the season, was greatly strengthened, and renewed dash was infused into the team by the efficient work of the coaches. In no time during the year has Yale's improvement been so fast and lasting. In the Chicago game, the line held strongly, and in but a few instances were Chicago's backs able to gain around the ends. The reason for Yale's not scoring more...
...dodging is a feature and he seems safe to catch kicks and hold the ball while running. He is tough and never seems to be injured, the only occasion when he has been taken out being precautionary. He should give a good account of himself Saturday. Parker has dash and speed and hits the line hard but is often blocked by his own interference and is by no means a finished player. Sawin has not been doing his best work of late and seems to have been out of shape. He is improving, however. Warren is the real find...
Dibblee's dash their hopes will smash...
...results of the freshman and novice track games held on Franklin Field promise some very good material to be worked upon by Trainer Murphy in preparation for the Intercollegiate Games. A. C. Kraenglim won three out of nine events: 120 yards dash in 12 4-5 sec., 120 yards hurdle in 17 2-5 sec., and jumped 20 ft. 3 in. in the broad jump. H. A. Gibbons won the mile walk in the novice games, took second place in the fall handicap games held last Saturday, and with proper training should make a place on the track team...