Word: short
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Another short scrimmage was the feature of the Freshman practice yesterday. Considerable improvement over yesterday's playing was evident, especially in the forward lines, and a semblance of team-work was also displayed. Coach Gross endeavored to correct yesterday's outstanding weakness, inaccurate shooting, and practice was frequently stopped to point out some fault. As usual substitutions were numerous and every member of the squad was given two opportunities to play...
...dismissal of an entire battalion from the service. All of which would seem to lead to the conclusion that our negro soldiers are a disgrace to the service. Nothing is farther from the truth. The work of the colored troops in the last, Mexican affair was nothing short of marvelous; they bore the brunt of the fighting and acquitted themselves gloriously. The negro cavalry is equal to the best we have in the Army, and the War College cavalrymen stationed at Plattsburg during the summer of 1916 were a source of admiration to every student. A captain in this same...
...started in this region all Christianity has been hoping for the reconquest of the Holy Land. Military value is important to be sure, but is insignificant to the historical and religious interest. Mohammedans have held this city for over twelve centuries, although their away was twice broken for short periods. Now the Christian troops seem to be making a more permanent acquisition, as they drive the Turks before them. The English have succeeded in accomplishing what was hoped for, and attempted during many years...
...game was played, but several forward lines and defence trios were formed, and engaged in short scrimmages. The playing was not very fast, but the men had been ordered not to over-exert themselves on the first day. Some time was spent in shooting at short and long ranges...
Throughout the second half the powerful offensive of the Newport sailors enabled them to keep the ball in Bos- ton's territory. Near the end of the third period Adams' short kick left the ball on the 45-yard line. Barrett and Gerrish made first down through centre. On the next play Barrett threw a pretty forward pass to Green, who scored from the 20-yard mark. The former Cornellian then kicked the goal from touchdown, giving his team a one-point lead. During the rest of the game the Rhode Island eleven held the Navy Yard and broke...