Word: routed
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Jackson's greatest coups were repeatedly frustrated by the dogged resistance of the often outwitted but seldom outfought Union soldier. At the Second Battle of Bull Run, Jackson struck with sledgehammer force against an unsuspecting Federal column miles behind the front. Instead of disintegrating in a rout, the Federals slugged it out toe to toe for two hours, and Jackson's own beloved Stonewall Brigade lost a third...
...John McLean at second singles; and in the third position, Larry Sears lost to Dave Breckner, 6-0, 5-7, 6-4. This reversal of form from the Crimson's previous matches, where these three had been consistent winners, seemed to pave the way for a complete Princeton rout...
...nominate Beck for the Man of the Year. He has served as a perfect example to union laborers by showing them where their weekly dues end up. I only hope that the Senate investigators continue to probe into the union bosses and rout out the undesirables, silk shirts...
...only to the supple efforts of Penn goalie Steve Anderson that the score was not of rout proportions. His masterful series of contortions managed to block most of the numerous Crimson shots hurled his way, especially during the second half when the ball rarely ventured out of Quaker territory...
Only the greatest stroke of luck imaginable could bring the Crimson even a 5-4 win, and it will take some pretty good play just to prevent a serious rout. Pre-season "figuring" had placed Yale slightly above Harvard in league standing, and Presbyterian defeated the Elis, 8 to 1, yesterday with very little difficulty...