Word: holding
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...graduate team. The coaches and captains of the different elevens labored chiefly to develop some systematic interference among their men, but the seniors and sophomores took time for a short practice game. The sophomores had several new men in their rush line, but still they were unable to hold their opponents. Bond, who has been with the 'varsity squad, played tackle for '94, and strengthened the line materially. The freshman practice failed to develope any strong rush line material, and it is in this respect that the team will show itself weakest in the coming class series. Among the candidates...
...plainly that they cannot be depended upon to play good football. Their work was far inferior to that of the preceding day, and they offered little resistance to ninety-four. The whole line, with the exception of Barton, was weak, especially the centre men, who were utterly unable to hold their opponents. The backs fumbled and ran poorly, disregarding whatever little interference was formed for their benefit. This miserable work, especially in the line, may be accounted for by the absence of the regular men, but this circumstance is by no means a reasonable excuse and is itself proving...
...ninety-five eleven played two short halves with ninety-seven, scoring two touchdowns in the first and one in the second. Ninety-seven scored one in the first. Ninety-five was poor in defensive work. The men in the line did not hold their opponents well and the ends could not prevent several long gains. In the interference, the blockersfailed too often to dispose of their opponents effectively. It is only fair to mention here the marked improvement in the play of ninety-seven...
...first time in their course the freshmen have taken hold of an athletic interest in a manner which gives promise of good results. In football they have been a disapointment, but in the matter of rowing they seem to have grasped the situation, and there is a right spirit among them. If they retain their good resolutions and persist in their efforts through the preliminary work, the outlook for a good crew next spring will be excellent. If on the contrary, the men lose their earnestness and drop out because they do not find much fun in it, a gradual...
...would injure the whites, for in several states an ignorant negro vote would hold the balance of power. Am. Commonwealth...