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Word: looser (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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During the second half Harvard played rather better, while the Wesleyan backs became a good deal looser in their catching. The ball went down towards Wesleyan's goal, and on a poor kick by one of their half-backs, Holden got the ball and carried it through the whole Wesleyan team, rushers and all, making a touchdown, from which Woodman kicked the goal...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Foot-Ball. | 11/7/1886 | See Source »

...goal was kicked by Austin. Shortly after the kick-off Wesleyan was forced back and in a scrimmage behind her goal Codman secured the ball and make a touchdown, from which Austin kicked a goal. In the second three quarters the play of both sides was much looser as the score will show. Wesleyan's halfbacks repeatedly saved her from worse defeat, for their kicking was almost perfect. Harvard kicked off and made Wesleyan touch back for safety forthwith. She retaliated immediately and driving. Harvard back she forced our men to make three safety touchdowns, gained entirely by the long...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FOOT-BALL. | 10/29/1883 | See Source »

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