Word: somewhat
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...long end runs in the Brown and Carlisle games, was entirely lacking and what gains were made around end were due to the individual work of the runner and the interference and assistance given after the runner had passed the line. In line plays the men were somewhat slow in starting, but the team worked well together, helped the runner along and when once under way, did some effective rushing. On the defense the linemen were remarkably successful in breaking up the interference on Pennsylvania's trick plays and formations, while the ends tackled the runners without gain. In several...
...enough. On the offense the line is capable of making good holes and getting opposing players out of the way; but it does not always work together, although the effectiveness of the men in helping the runner along in a measure counter-acts this fault. Although the backfield is somewhat slow in starting, it follows close behind its interference. The formations have not been highly developed as yet, but the work so far gives promise of the final development of a fast and compact interference...
This afternoon the cross country run will be divided into two squads, one fast and one slow. The fast squad will run at a pace somewhat faster than usual, while the slow one will continue at the pace of the previous runs. The runners may decide for themselves which squad they will run in, and report to Mr. Graham at 4 p. m. Hereafter there will be runs at 4 p. m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those who cannot join the regular squads...
...cast for the French Play, "Les Plaideurs," has been changed somewhat and is now made up as follows: Daudin, juge, W. D. Haviland '02 Leandre, fils de Daudin, J. P. Hoguet '04 Chicanean, bourgeois, A. C. Champollion '02 Isabelle, fille de Chicanean, W. A. Burnham '04 La Comtesse, J. A. Gibson '04 Petit-Jean, porter, F. B. Thompson '03 I'Intime, secretaire, R. Goelet '02 Le Souffleur, N. W. Edson...
...interference of the first team, though still ragged, was more consistent and effective than on the day before. The backs started somewhat more quickly and the linemen opened better holes. The first was able to gain on the second at almost every rush, but the gains would have been longer if the men had put more snap into their play...