Word: passwork
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Harvard bounced back at 9:53, as a shot by Grimble was deflected in off the stick of Bob Fredo. The Eli defense was abominable throughout the first stanza, but Harvard could not capitalize on the sloppy passwork, and Yale led 2-1 at the first intermission...
...muddy field made smooth passwork an achievement in itself. Players got mud in their sticks, and often lofted gobs of goo along with the ball after scooping it off the ground. The midfield play was especially sloppy, and not altogether gentle. On several occasions the officials allowed the pushing and shoving over loose balls to go a bit far, and there will be plenty of sore ribs for a few days...