Word: gainful
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Punting his way down the field of the huge Illinois stadium, after two periods of scoreless, alternate rampage, Friedman of Michigan got near enough to Illinois' white posts to kick a goal. "Red" Grange made the longest gain for Illinois- 15 yards around left end. Score: Michigan 3, Illinois...
...thus, the necessity for impressing upon the next Congress the need of immediate action on the question of the world court is apparent. The purpose of the intercollegiate conference being held in New York this evening is to aid in creating sufficient public interest in the issue to gain favorable action, while essentially requisite for their success is the unified support of each individual college community...
Generally speaking, Princeton showed a strong defense but only a fair offense Saturday. The Orange and Black was the first eleven in two years to effectively stop Eddie Tryon, leading point scorer of the East. His longest gain from scrimmage was an end run of 13 yards, which resulted in the only touchdown, and on only one other occasion did he make as much as ten yards. In the covering of punts, great improvement was also displayed. Frequently the Tiger forwards broke through the line to throw the Maroon backs for losses, Colgate losing 48 yards in this manner, while...
...consistent ground gainer. The interference was much improved and the punting very good considering the wet condition of the ball. The forward passing, considered Princeton's forte at the beginning of the season, was very weak, however, only one out of five tosses being successful, for a gain of a scant yard, while one intercepted by Colgate was the direct cause of the Maroon touchdown. The tiger team also apparently lacks the punch necessary for gaining when within striking distance of the opponents' goal...
Last week Stagle was matched with Shapley, brilliant Annapolis carrier, and a tie game resulted. This afternoon Colgate's great all-American fullback. Tryon, will oppose the Tigers and try to gain more ground through the Orange and Black forwards than can Stagle through the Colgate barrier. Tryon can kick with the best and both he and Slagle are brilliant forward passers