Word: poore
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...ninety-seven eleven played a fifteen minute half with the 'varsity yesterday afternoon. The 'varsity had the ball all the time and scored almost at will. Ninety-seven made a poor showing but this was owing partly to the fact that several of the regular men were not able to play. Their places were filled by substitutes, and the team work consequently suffered...
Gonterman, the other halfback, is a very fast runner. He uses his arms well in blocking, but he is generally poor on defensive work. In the interference he is also poor...
Fairchild, who will play fullback, is good on the interference but poor on going through the centre. His defensive work is fair...
Prouty, one of the substitutes for end, tackles fairly well but is poor on getting down on kicks. He does well considering his light weight...
...expected she will, a two-mile race will give the 'varsity a pretty short time in which to catch up. Yesterday afternoon the 'varsity were on the river as usual under Mr. Watson's supervision. Much improvement is noticeable since last week but there is still a poor "finish" and the leg-drive is not satisfactory. After the race the crew will continue to row on the river but will work in a shell instead of the light barge which will be used in the race today...