Word: speeds
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...will be filled with such determination to win that the least sign of defeat will never appear,-all of which qualities the eleven showed Saturday that it did not have. There is a great lesson to be learned from the losing team; and that is what teamwork and speed will do. A better exhibition of what a team may accomplish by merely playing together has rarely been afforded...
...score of 26 to 12. Both of Dartmouth's scores at that time were made on blocked kicks, so that the score does not truly indicate the extent to which the losing team was outplayed. Dartmouth has developed a remarkably strong back-field, and with an attack which for speed and general ground-gaining qualities is exceptional will present a valuable test of Harvard's defense...
...backs, however, have at times shown both speed and fight; but as the season advances, they show little development, and are still slow, and weak in interference...
...plays a hard game, but owing to a slight injury, has not taken part regularly on the team. Weschler and Marshall, two new men have played with a dash and vim that puts life into the entire eleven. Weschler is not fast, but makes up for his lack of speed by the viciousness with which he hits the line. Marshall, on the other hand, is more steady and picks his openings very quickly. The greater part of the punting during the season has been done by Gardiner and Bennett, both of whom are sure and accurate...
...individually and in drilling the ends, backs and linemen in separate groups. After this the first and second elevens lined up for a short scrimmage. On the whole the playing of the team was a trifle better than it was the day before. In the line there was more speed and aggressiveness and the men played better together. On the offense, the ground gaining was consistent, but never brilliant. The tackle-back formation was used almost entirely...