Word: speed
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Mayhew's offensive work in end running was remarkable, and by his speed and clever dodging he gained about 100 yards for his team: Dennie also ran well and put lots of snap into his team. He had remarkable control over his punts, and the low, straight spirals which he sent to the backfield were very difficult either to judge or catch...
...other hand, rowing a slower, steadier stroke, were still comparatively fresh, and their boat was spacing well. From then on, it was merely a question of whether Claverly could wear down Randolph's lead before the finishing line was reached; this was effected by a final burst of speed just before crossing the line, and Claverly won by a few feet. Matthews lost considerably through bad steering, and was finally run straight into the stake boat, three lengths behind Claverly. Mount Auburn Street came in about a length behind Matthews...
...breaking through and in passing the ball to one another while running. Grant and Nourse, the centres, practiced passing the ball back for punts, aiming at a chalk bulls-eye on the wall of the Stadium. In this work, Nourse seemed to have the better direction and greater speed...
Kennard, who Tuesday played tackle for only the second time, was shifted to halfback yesterday to try him out in that position. He lacked speed and life, and was unable to get started as quickly as the other backs. Apollonio, although not in the scrimmage, has almost recovered from the injury, and will be able to play in part of the Annapolis game on Saturday. The ends excelled for the Freshman team and practically no gains were made around their positions, the University team relying entirely on tackle and guard plays...
...Haven, Conn., Oct. 14, 1907.--The practice of the University football team today displayed encouraging speed. Good judgement was shown in the use of the forward pass, which worked very successfully...