Word: killed
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Carpenter '24. The match today will be a test between two different styles of play. Dixon relies mainly on his steadiness, being content to return the ball at all times, trying to wear his opponent down, or force him out of position. Hinkle on the other hand, tries to kill the ball on almost every shot...
...minutes. Both men were "masters of getting" and every point was closely fought for. Carpenter showed by far the best squash he has played this year, losing all the nervousness that has marked his club matches during the past season. Dixon seemed to have lost the ability to kill the ball, being compelled to allow Carpenter to wear himself...
...proved to be a walkover for the former 15-5, 15-8, 15-12. The former national champion was never in danger, leading at all times during all three games and placing his shots with a remarkable accuracy. Peabody played on the defence, giving Dixon many opportunities for kills which the Crimson player could not take, either sending them into the "tell-tale" or giving Peabody himself an opportunity for a kill...
...little trouble in overcoming Captain H. N. Rawlins 15-11, 15-13, 15-7. Although the latter is an experienced man, having held third place on last year's team, he could not stand up to the game produced by the University player. Dixon developed unusual skill at making kill shots, but for the most part relied on his own steadiness to wear down his opponent by long rallies...
Dixon played steadily and relied on wearing out his opponent, since he was seldom able to make a kill shot, but Wakefield beat him at his own game by his superior endurance...