Word: drilled
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...average physique four or five weeks a year of intensive military instruction under officers of the regular army, so that at the end of that time men of no previous military experience will at least have learned the rudiments of military organization and discipline, close and open-order drill, use of the military rifle, become familiar with the clothing, equipment, feeding, sanitation and transportation of an army in the field, and the handling and control of men in manoeuvres under conditions approximating those which they should be prepared to meet in active service in time...
...first part of the practice was taken up with shooting drill, and individual "down the rink" work. Two, three, and finally four men together were then sent against the defence, consisting of Wylde, Gardner, and Clark. Taylor showed up well at wing in the first-string line in this drill...
...Dartmouth regiment, under the command of Captain G. W. Stuart of the United States Army held its first drill yesterday. Something over 100 men reported in the Alumni gymnasium for the rudimentary work. The number of drills a week is to be determined by a two-thirds vote of those enrolled. The Trustees of the college are considering making the military course count toward the degree...
...first part of practice was devoted to a thorough drill in passing and shooting. Coach Winsor sent the forwards down the whole length of the rink, against two sets of backs at a time...
There will be voluntary drill for Companies A and B tonight at 7.15 o'clock. No attendance will be taken, but every one who can is expected to attend. SERGEANT L. A. WHEELER. SERGEANT D. HAWKINS...