Word: poorness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...half he scored again, this time from the middle of the field. Fincke's work at quarter was a great improvement, and his work in the interference was as strong as usual. Campbell's playing was good. Burnett missed a goal from the forty-yard line, besides making some poor passes...
Reid played a poor game at fullback. He went into the line without any dash, and failed to gain at all. Ellis was greatly superior to him. An injury to Hollingsworth's shoulder necessitates an important change in the line-up for Saturday's game. Merriman was tried yesterday at left guard, a position he will probably fill in the Carlisle game...
...playing of the first eleven in practice yesterday was more or less discouraging. The offensive play lacked spirit, the interference was poor, and the defense was broken down for the first time this season. The second eleven, on the contrary, has developed a great amount of team-play, which is the more creditable because the material available is being constantly shifted. Although the guards are inexperienced in running with the ball, the guards-back formation has been adopted with very gratifying results...
...eleven scored three times, and the second once. The first eleven started to play a kicking game, and, as the second could not rush the ball back, soon carried it down the field for a touchdown. The 'Varsity scored one more touchdown soon after on brilliant running by Gierasch. Poor interference on the kick-off failed to carry the ball down the field. Strong defensive play by the second held the first for downs, but the guards-back formation could not gain. Exchanges of punts followed, and, one of Warren's kicks being blocked, Peyton secured the ball...
Owing to the wet weather and the poor condition of the courts none of the matches scheduled for yesterday could be played. They will be played off today, with the following changes...