Word: long
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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There appears in this issue a characteristic, slangy, long drawn out parody on one of the novels of the year; and a shorter and better imitation of a recent magazine story...
...games in the chess tournament have now been reduced to the finals, which will soon be played off by the following men: E. E. Southard 1M., F. E. Thayer '99, J. Hewins, Jr., '98, P. W. Long '98, and H. V. Poor...
...visitors many yards during the game. In the second half, Harvard started off with more snap and better interference which kept on improving until the last few minutes of play when they scored two touchdowns in four minutes. Wherever they hit the line the backs went through for long gains. On the defensive, the line held strongly and not once did Pennsylvania gain a yard through the centre. On the other hand, Pennsylvania's line seemed to melt away as soon as the ball was snapped, and the runner was frequently thrown for a loss. On the offensive, Harvard...
...Harvard's line held firmly and the ball was never in danger of being blocked. Lawrence did brilliant work in kicking goals from touchdowns and though six of the goals were against a stiff breeze, he succeeded in kicking eight out of nine. Lawrence, Peyton, Talbot and Brayton made long gains through Pennsylvania's centre on tackle and guard plays; Brayton in particular played a fine game on the defensive as well as the offensive. At centre, Kasson played a brilliant game and in running down the field on kicks frequently tackled the runner before the ends. At the ends...
...forwards. Jaynes, who succeeded him in the second half, hardly had time to distinguish himself, though his kicking far outdistanced Willing's. Ellis, at right halfback, followed his interference closely and showed himself clearly the best back on the eleven. Ellis and Kendall are responsible for all the long runs with the exception of one of Reid's on a "fake" kick...