Word: gain
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Soldiers Field will be open only to members of the University today. Some identification, such as a Bursar's card, Union membership card, or Co-operative ticket will be required to gain admission...
...team's defensive work was given the most attention by the coaches, and in order to give them particular drill in this, the second was several times given the ball near the University's goal. The latter held well and the second, usually using their tandem formation, could not gain through the line. After each forward pass or onside kick the ball was brought back to its former position and given to the second again...
...second team was first given the ball on the University's 25-yard line, but in eleven downs could not gain the required 10--yard. The ball was then moved to the 10-yard line, and Coach Daly went in at quarterback on the second. Only seven yards were gained in as many downs this time. The University team was then given the ball on the second's 30-yard line, and the ball was gradually advanced towards the goal, Wendell scoring through centre. Some new formations were tried, but as a rule the linemen did not open up large...
...called "snap" courses. When properly intermingled with solid subjects they afford a relaxation, and at the same time have a certain intrinsic value. If a business man attends a course of weekly lectures upon some subject in which he feels a real interest, he will often gain the information he desires without outside work of any sort. How much more helpful are two or three lectures a week by some well qualified instructor, combined with even a slight amount of individual preparation...
Burr returned Gilbert's kick-off with a punt, and Fish recovered Galatti's fumble for a 70-yard gain. Another kick was recovered on the second's 2-yard line, from where Rand scored through tackle. Wendell scored the final touch-down after breaking through tackle for a 50-yard run to the second's goal...