Word: lowness
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...able to score practically at will against the second team of squad B, although the plays were started slowly. In the line-up between the second team of squad A and team B the playing was exceedingly loose and erratic. No one seemed to have much idea of playing low or following the ball. The lack of team play was due largely to confusion of signals...
...hitherto, the line was Harvard's greatest weakness, and it was not until the men began to play low that the Amherst attack could be stopped. Another reason for Harvard's wretched defense was that the team was too slow and spiritless and waited until the ball reached the line instead of trying to break through and spoil the play before it had started. In advancing the ball the backs followed their interference fairly well, but they did not turn in soon enough, and in running back or making a big arc were frequently tackled with no gain. The team...
...Daly was the only man to prevent a score. Gutterson avoided the tackle but was tripped, and several Harvard players caught him just before he reached the goal-line. Williams was unable to penetrate Harvard's line and a try for a goal was made. The pass was too low and Watson kicked the ball into the line...
...University eights started at 6 o'clock under perfect conditions. Yale rowing a low stroke was behind during the first of the race, but soon took the lead and held it to the finish. They came in about three lengths ahead...
...Low, J O, Undecided...