Word: outclass
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...completeness and ease of the victory were surprising, but were clearly the result of superior playing. That Butterworth would outclass any Princeton fullback, there had been no question whatever; but it had been expected that Princeton's rush line would be strong and that her newly developed interference would be the means of making substantial gains. Both these expectations were disappointed. The Yale rushers found no great difficulty in breaking through their opponents' line whenever called upon to do so, while the Princeton backs were as a rule unable to gain at all by the aid of the interference...
Whether Hallowell or Wheeler plays left tackle, Murphy will outclass either one. He has the advantage of a year's experience, and is a "foxier" player. He will nevertheless have his hands full, for both Wheeler and Hallowell are quicker...