Word: flanks
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...that there is a lamentable lack of linemen, outside of the candidates for end. There are two causes for joy in the coaching camp, however, one being the presence of some kickers above the average, both in punting and drop-kicking, and the other the fine material of flank men. The end positions were exceptionally weak last year, but this year there is an abundance of ends, and good ones, too. Commerford, captain of last year's freshman team; Lynch, the other man on the end of the freshman line a year ago; Moseley; Gates and Church form a quintet...
...University's system of offence is planned to split the opponent's primary defence an occasional forward pass are the other flank attack tending to keep the opponent's wing men and supporting lines from lending aid to the point assailed. Although a slower method of scoring it is less hazardous in that it does not involve so great a liability of fumbling...
...building, which is four stories high, is of Harvard brick with marble trimmings. Four large white stone pillars flank the main entrance. The decoration of the interior is of Greek style and is done in white and light green tints. On the first floor are a social room, a reception room, two tea rooms, and a dining room which can accommodate 350 people. The dining room is decorated in white and light green. A semi-circular serving room finished in dark oak occupies one of its sides. Two white marble stairways with iron balustrades lead to the second floor...
...march was the splendid 7th Regiment, the New York National Guard, in which Robert Shaw served as a private. "As it swung out from Union Square into Broadway it was greeted with a roar which lasted all the way to the Battery, where it embarked, and Robert Shaw, the flank man of his platoon, was seized and kissed by man after man as they marched down Broadway." He was young, graceful, and handsome; every one liked him, every one trusted him implicitly. He was neither sentimental nor ostentatious, and did his full share of the new and severe work...
...campaign through its wildly picturesque and beautiful surroundings, but in the military ability displayed by the great leaders, and in the reckless courage of the troops, Chattanooga has become a monument to the defenders of the Union. Its strategie results cannot be overestimated. Grant, having crushed one flank and the centre of the Confederacy, was now called to crush the one vigorous point of resistance, Lee in Virignia...