Word: sided
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...precisely three o'clock the players were arranged, and the battle began, the Harvards having the kick-off. One of the masterly Canadian drop-kicks immediately sent the ball back again near Harvard's goal. Then the running, dodging, and scrummages began, in which the sides were about evenly matched. But soon the Canadians had to act on the defensive, as the ball neared their goal. Fourteen minutes after the game began Whiting dropped the ball between and beyond the posts, and goal number one was scored for Harvard. The Canadians now had the kick-off, and sent the ball...
...rest of the game, but when time was called they had failed to score, while Harvard had added another touch-down. It should be stated, however, that the game was played with the understanding that goals alone should count. There were but few unusually brilliant plays on Harvard's side. All played well, and played together. Whiting, Herrick, and Wetherbee made excellent runs and kicks, while the two Cushings and Keyes were noticeable for their admirable tackling...
...last spring, it was largely science against strength. Their long kicks were fine to look at, but really availed them little. Their sending eight or nine men into a rush did no good, for there was no one to be rushed, as Rollins would invariably kick the ball one side and then get out of the way. They ran till they were caught, and then "had it down." Harvard's men ran as far as they could and then passed it, and had a decided advantage throughout the game. In justice to the Canadians, it should be said that four...
...seems that an unusual amount of trouble has been caused this year by the old-fashioned feud between Sophomores and Freshmen. We have here a pleasing view of the lion and the lamb reposing peacefully side by side, but other colleges are not so fortunate. The report of the trouble at Williams, if it is true, shows a decidedly disgraceful state of affairs. We shall not moralize upon the terrible enormity of indulging in "cane rushes." This amusement was never popular in Cambridge, and we cannot judge of the pleasure to be derived from it. But the breaking of pledges...
...Amherst side sharp fielding and accurate throwing were done by Lute at third base. For the Harvards, excellent playing was shown by Sawyer, Thatcher, Leeds, and Wright...