Word: quickly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...such weather should be utilized. In past years the runs have been invariable successful, and an extra effort should be made to bring the sport before the new students, for the exercise is adapted to develop staying powers as well as fleetness of foot. While the exertion of a quick run is often too severe for the ordinary man, the slow runs offer an opportunity to all. There is little or no reason why the Athletic Association should delay the runs until after the fall meeting. It is certain that if the series is begun at once, an additional interest...
...Harvard made the fourth touchdown. The Techs, aided by several muffs by Harvard's half backs, kept the ball nearer the centre of the field. Wadsworth made some very pretty kicks and Goodhue tackled well. Soon, however, Porter made a beautiful rush and scored another touchdown. Two touchdowns in quick succession were soon made by Harvard, from one of which a goal was kicked by Holden. The inning closed soon after with the ball near Techs' 25-yard line. Score...
...rowing very well together, but there is still a good deal of splashing, especially on the starboard side. One of their good points, however, is the quick recover, which is very noticeable, - stroke, 6 and 2 being especially good...
...excitement became intense. Both nines were nerved up to their best, and batsmen were retired in quick order. The spectators held their breath as one nine after the other strove to bat out a run. Harvard proved the more fortunate, and in the fourteenth inning won the game. Wiestling hit safely, made a daring steal to second, took third on a wild pitch, and scored the seventh and winning run on Smith's drive to right field...
...Doesn't keep good time with No. 4; apt to get behind. Swings out on the recover, Isn't quick enough on the beginning of the recover. Slumps at the finish...