Word: poore
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...there is no doubt that this is poor "class spirit," and besides it is not a good example for a Senior class to set the other classes. In my opinion, therefore, it is the duty of men who have any ability whatever to try for the team, because it is good for the class and good for the game...
...yard line. When the University team had rushed the ball down to the 1-yard line and were about to score, the whole Freshman squad was put in against it, and the ball was lost on downs. The backs and ends played good games, but the line was poor and let the Freshman backs through for good gains...
...second division the crews were more evenly matched than in the first, but the Outsiders and Russell-Ware finished in poor form, several of the men being exhausted. Of the second division Weld rowed in the best form, getting off well at the start and gradually gaining on Matthews. At the first bend about 20 feet of water separated the boats, but at this point Matthews quickened their stroke and seemed to draw away from their pursuers. Weld, however, cut in towards the bank and again began to gain, bumping Matthews as the crews were rounding the curve. Perkins gained...
...time were Niles and Dana in danger of defeat. Henshaw was distinctly off his game and served a number of double faults although he made several brilliant back-hand plays. Both Pearson and Dana were good on fore-hand shots but poor on their back-hand. Niles won all his serves and showed a high standard of game throughout. Most of the play, however, was directed at Dana...
...practice yesterday was entirely secret and consisted of thorough preliminary work and a 15-minute scrimmage with the second team, in which the University team scored once, and the second twice. The University team was in poor form, and was held for downs by the second team on the 3-yard line. The first team's score was made by Fish, who fell on the ball behind the line after Withington had blocked a kick. The second team made its touchdown by straight playing from the 35-yard line on Cate's forward pass to Rogers and a tackle play...