Word: slight
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...goal. Twice more the Kentuckians advanced deep into Crimson territory but lost the ball once on downs and again when a forward pass over the goal line failed. In the last 24 minutes of play Centre gained 136 yards against the Crimson's 36, as compared to the slight margin by which the red-jerseys led during the first half. Coach Fisher used 29 men in the contest, two of whom, Coburn and Hartley, received serious injuries...
...Dartmouth game showed that the Crimson was quick to make the most of an opponent's error, but that it was weak in the work of its ends, and to a much less degree, in unified line play. In its aerial game, however, the team showed precision, and a slight departure from its usual tactics, when Buell, on his own 20-yard line, let loose an unexpected pass to Chapin for a ten yard gain...
...Farge's constructive suggestion of a cultural course, Mr. Murdock seems to feel a slight resentment--"The great point is not whether this article makes a good case or not, but that it should be written at all". Perhaps I misinterpret 'this remark--certainly it sounds rather extraordinary to me. Then he puts quotations around the word "Cultural". I trust I am wrong in thinking that they indicate a peculiar tone of voice...
...first quarter brought forth a kicking duel by Gehrke and Harris, with the former gaining at first a slight edge in spite of the mild, opposing wind. Buell returned a Dartmouth kick to the latter's 45-yard line. Owen gained seven yards on a line plunge and Gehrke followed with five more, giving the Crimson first down on the 32-yard line. Then Chapin, on a delayed pass play, gained four and Owen two. But the Green line held and Buell was forced to try a drop-kick which was short and wide...
This game puts Standish and Smith in a tie for temporary first place, each having won one game, while Gore has lost one and tied one. At present Standish seems to have a slight advantage over her opponents due to the superiority of her line, although in the backfield Smith Hall is probably the strongest...