Word: greatly
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...headlights of seven automobiles will be pressed into service tonight, tomorrow, and Thursday evenings to furnish illumination for the practice of the Harvard Band on the enclosed practice field, in preparation for the Michigan game. Laboratory work in the afternoons will prevent a great many of the members of the Band from practicing during the day, so that night practice has been resorted to in order to give the players the necessary drill before they go to Ann Arbor. However, regular practice will be held Friday afternoon...
Thurston was a great success in China. He likes the Chinese. Once he gave a performance at the White House, borrowed Calvin Coolidge's watch, seemingly smashed it to bits. Mr. Coolidge was imperturable, said nothing. Thurston returned the watch unharmed, congratulated the President on "setting the standard of discretion for the world...
...regular running formation is an unbalanced line, usually leaving only one man on the short side, with the quarterback back in receiving position. On practically every play he actually receives the ball, though on a great many he does not rush. One of the favorite plays from this position found one of the interfering halfbacks receiving the ball from the quarterback on a simple crossbuck and diving into the strong side of the line. The play wasn't as a rule very effective against Dartmouth but it affords a contrast to the usual straight run and might be a real...
...defense the Blue was using an eight man line a great part of the time and it proved to be an effective method of checking the Marsters runs. Poor Al only shook himself loose on about three occasions all afternoon. But this form of defense proved to be pretty poor protection against a careful forward passing attack as put on by Marsters and company in the third period. If Harvard can continue to improve overhead it certainly should have enough opportunity to capitalize on its skill. TIME...
Spectators at the last two games have noticed and appreciated the promptness with which the H. A. A. has cooperated with suggestions which have been made to them in regard to the stadium. The time clock has been a great comfort in critical moments, and the padding along the railing of the field has removed an unnecessary danger...