Word: lees
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Wesleyan-rushers, Ralsten, Lee Bickford, Fogg, Newton, Moore, Cleaver; quarter-back, C. Parshley; half-backs, Meredith, Slayback; full-back, Hall...
...whose play deserves special mention for Yale are McClung and Heffelfinger, the former's running and tackling being especially good, while for Harvard, Cumnock, Newell, Lee, Corbett and Dean did the best work. All of Harvard's points were made within five minutes time and the sight of a team, with almost inevitable defeat staring them in the face, making a touch-down against an eleven flushed with victory and straining every effort to keep them from scoring, was an exhibition of dogged pluck and undismaved determination which was worth travelling miles to see and of which every Yale...
...coaches for all they have done; I want to thank Dr. Conant for his invaluable services; and finally. I want to thank the second eleven. I hope this is only the beginning." Dean was also wildly cheered, and he made a short speech, prophesying well for the base ball. Lee told how hard and faithfully Cumnock had worked the eleven. Dr. Conant, the substitutes and the coaches were cheered. The eleven drove once more around the bonfire and stopped while Adams and Sears spoke a few congratulatory words. The procession finally marched down to the square and broke...
...Lee takes Lake's Place."Jim, Jim," called Captain Cumnock, and amid a thunder of applause Lee trotted upon the field, happy to have a chance to show his speed around the end of the Yale line. Fortunate Jim Lee! A few minutes later he was to be the proudest man in all that throng. It was Yale's ball, and she forced it back to near the middle of the field by short rushes. There Harvard stopped all further gain, and secured the ball. After a few short rushes through the line. Trafford was forced to kick again...
...Lee's Great Run and Touch-down.Dean signaled Lee to try the right end. As Dean arose for the pass, Lee was already on his way to the right; the ball went straight into his arms. Newell and Hallowell kept Wallis and Hartwell at buy, and he was safely around the end. How he runs now! McClung and Morison felt the weight of his hand as they tried to tackle him. Thousands of Harvard's supporters were wild with delight. Cheer upon cheer rent the air. As Lee crossed the line and kept on until he was back of the posts...