Word: overran
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Osborne at tackle was the most conspicuous man in the two lines, often breaking through to block plays, tackling hard, and following the ball exceptionally well. Macdonald was not always alert, and at times he was blocked out of plays that he should have stopped. Starr several times overran his man and in general did not show up to as good advantage as in previous games. Peirce's work at right tackle was of great help to the team, and with few exceptions he filled his place very satisfactorily. The Harvard ends with the exception of Orr, who replaced Starr...
...advanced to second on Fincke's single, after Jaynes had gone out on a liner to shortstop. A double steal put the runners on second and third, but the two succeeding batsmen were retired at first base. For Holy Cross, Connor got a base on balls, and overran second on Linnehan's grounder. He was caught between the bases, but reached third safely, Linnehan taking second. Connor was caught trying to score on Fox's attempt to bunt, Fox struck out, and the next batter went out on a fly ball...