Word: poorness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...comparatively strong game put up by the Freshmen yesterda afternoon was quite a surprise after their poor work thus far. They were materially strengthened behind the line by Irwin-Martin, who came from the 'Varsity squad and played half back, making long gains around '99's end and tackling well on the defensive. Heard played a strong game on left end, and Hatch, who took Edmunds' place at quarter in the second half, played well and tackled hard. The tackles, against whom '99 massed many of their plays, also played well. On the whole the defensive was strong...
After the poor showing made by the Freshman eleven in the first part of the season, the treachery of a few of its members, and the remarkable lack of interest in its work by the members of the class, the unexpected improvement and pluck shown by the team in the game with '99 yesterday is very gratifying. The large attendance of Freshmen at the game was also encouraging...
...uniform as early as it is possible for him, in order that we may have some idea how many more are wished, and be able to provide them. If every one waits until the last minute there will not be enough to go round, and the showing will be poor. If every man makes the effort to get his uniform Thursday morning or afternoon we can order some more so that all who come may be furnished...
...English High School team defeated the Freshmen yesterday by the score of 16 to 0. English High made three touchdowns but kicked only two goals. The work of the Freshmen was exceedingly poor and English High repeatedly made large gains through the tackles and around the ends. 1900 had very little team work and there was a singular lack of enthusiasm for a Freshman team...
...second half was characterized by poor playing and long delays. Punts were frequent on both sides. Neither side was able to score but the ball was in Exeter's territory a large part of the time. At the close of the game the ball was on Exeter's 15 yard line...