Word: drops
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...gymnasium which is not in the least observed. I refer to the rule posted conspicuously to the effect that no men, not in gymnasium clothes, are allowed on the floor of the gymnasium. The purpose of this rule is to keep off from the floor, men who simply drop in to see the teams work, and the necessity of the rule is now apparent. For the past two or three winters the floor has been lined with men watching the eleven practicing dropping on the ball and pursuing their other training. Of course it is gratifying to see so much...
...with a total of 13 points out of a possible 60. Trafford and Johnson tied for second place with is points each. The conditions of the tournament were as follows: 3 dropkicks at 25 yards, 2 points each; 3 place kicks at 0 yards, 2 points each; 3 drop kicks at 35 yards, 3 points each; 3 place kicks at 40 yards, 3 points each; 3 drop kicks at 45 yards, 5 points each; 3 place kicks at 50 yards, 5 points each. The scores by points were as follows...
...case the scent gives out, the hares shall drop the bags and make for home by the shortest route. On finding the bags the hounds may make for home as they please...
...final contests will take place on Saturday of the same week and will consist of the following trials, open to all men: 1. Longest place kick in four attempts. 2. Longest punt in four attempts. 3. Longest drop kick in four attempts...
...kick will count unless the ball passes between the goal posts, or goal posts prolonged. The first man in each event will receive three points, the second two. 4, The longest pass of the ball in three attempts; first, eight, second, five. 5, Goal from drop kick. Each contestant will have three trials. In this event the kicking will begin at the twenty-yard line, and at each succeeding five-yard line until the fifty-yard line is reached. 6. Handicap run the length of the field, the heaviest man to receive the greatest handicap, while the backs...