Word: rid
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...preparation for Saturday's game with the Crescent Athletic Club. The men were coached at first in general defence and attack, without being divided into teams. They showed a lack of head-work and are not sure enough in carrying the ball; many of them try to get rid of it too soon and so fail to make the most of their opportunities. The Crescent players are noted for their clever stick work and Saturday's game should be of great value to the Harvard team in the way of experience...
...second act, which includes several specialties, is a moon-light scene at Coney Ilo, Porto Rico, where the Cadets have been stationed. The lieutenant's courting continues, but is threatened by the sudden arrival of Mr. Pipp. He intrigues with his sister, the head-nurse, to get rid of the lieutenant. The troops, however, seize him and force him into the service, and when he deserts a few days later he is court-martialed. The war suddenly ends with the announcement of the Peace Protocol and in Pipp's absence, Lieutenant Steel Armor marries Miss Bullet...