Word: sheerest
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...time when the lucky run of Lamar secured Princeton a touch-down. The playing of Princeton during the first half was disorganized and lacking spirit. In the second half she improved considerably, but even then Yale's playing was superior. The score was in favor of Princeton by the sheerest luck. But in all the beauties of the game Yale far excelled. Could the game be played over to-day it is the almost universal opinion that the chances would be two to one in favor of Yale's winning...