Word: kicked
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Institute team won the toss and chose to take advantage of a brisk wind blowing down the field. From the kick-off Harvard forced the ball rapidly down to their opponent's goal line, and in 4 minutes the Technology men were forced to make a safety touchdown...
...minutes after ward Holden received the ball from a long pass and by skilful dodging he carried it behind the goal line scoring a touchdown. Kimball kicked a goal from this touchdown with the advantage of the wind and kick-off, the Institute eleven did better, and soon had the ball on our ground and a skilful snap-kick from the field by Winsor, scored a goal for our opponents...
RUNNING HIGH KICK.The high kick was next in order between Fogg. '85, and Henry, '86. Kimball and Fessenden did not appear. As Fogg won on Saturday the event was a walkover for Henry, who staid in last evening longer than the champion. Henry's record was 8 feet 4 inches...
Many styles of kicking were exhibited, that of Fessenden and Henry being noticeably easy. One or two of the contestants seemed to rely more upon their ability to hitch than kick when once off the floor. The event was very closely contested, and none were dropped until a very good htight had been reached. The first to drop out was Kimball, followed by Henry and Fessenden in the order named. Fogg was repeatedly applauded for his plucky efforts. Although the kicking was hardly according to any particular style, the determination of the men made up for any real lack...
There was once a colt who could run pretty well; a horse, who made it his business to run, and excelled in it; a mule, who could kick, but whose running powers were small. The colt engaged the horse to instruct him in running, and was making good progress, when the mule stepped in, and, declaring that the horse was introducing a tricky and dangerous spirit, discharged him. "I, myself," said he, "will assume charge of the colt's education in running, as well as the other things," But the mule was lame, Moral: Was not the mule kind...