Word: gain
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Sophomores kicked off to the Seniors' 20-yard line. After a short gain the Seniors punted and the ball was caught by Kelly in the centre of the field. He made a 20-yard run, but the Seniors regained the ball on downs. By straight rushes they advanced into Sophomores were penalized for off-side plays. The Seniors were checked on the 10-yard line, but gained first down, and pushed Burns over for a touchdown. He failed to kick the goal. For the rest of the half neither goal-line was threatened...
...this morning the official election returns had not been given out. It was known, however, that Hughes carried New York State by 40,000 plurality. Governor Guild of Massachusetts was re-elected with a 35,000 plurality. Moran carried Boston by 13,000 plurality. The Congressional elections showed a gain for the Democrats...
...finishing at the Union Boat Club. The second crew, composed of last year's Freshman eight, won by six feet, in an exciting finish. Although rowing a lower stroke most of the way, the winning boat was always within striking distance, and at the very finish, spurted to gain the lead. Farley's boat, composed of last year's substitutes, maintained a 34 stroke most of the way, but at the finish were unable to raise it effectively. Both crews shipped a great deal of water which perceptibly reduced the speed. The time of the winning crew was 10 minutes...
...blocked kick, Dennie returned the punt to Newhall, who carried the ball from Harvard's 50-yard line to Brown's 44-yard line. From this point the University team carried the ball to Brown's 12-yard line, where Lockwood lost it on a fumble. Brown failed to gain and punted, Newhall signalling for a fair catch on the 51-yard line. As Hazard interfered with the catch Harvard was given the ball on the 36-yard line. Macdonald made 21 yards on a forward pass, which enabled Wendell to score Harvard's only touchdown. Burr narrowly missed...
During the rest of the first half the ball remained between the 30-yard lines. The features of the play were a 50-yard gain by Kirley on an onside kick, a 15-yard gain by Pryor on a forward pass, and the long runs made by Lockwood and Mayhew. Macdonald tried a second goal from placement on which he was forced to rush the ball on account of the poor pass. The half closed with the ball in the University team's possession on its 39-yard line...