Word: spirits
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...squad today, comes the last chance for the class of 1906 to show how it can support its football team. The Freshman eleven, to do its best, must know that it has the support of its class. This is an opportunity for 1906 to show its class spirit in the kind of support it gives the team. Every man in the class should be in the Square at 1.15 to cheer...
Although marred by frequent fumbling, the work of the Freshman eleven yesterday showed good snap and spirit, both on offense and defense. The formation plays were run smoothly for the first time, and were used against the second for long gains. The line, while still lacking in aggressiveness, showed more power and lift than hitherto, and proved fairly successful in checking the second's attack...
...practice yesterday afternoon, the Freshman eleven showed considerable improvement in the spirit and general character of their play. The backs started well together, and ran hard and low, so that four touchdowns were made against the second without much difficulty. The defense, however, still showed an absence of aggressiveness, particularly towards the end of the line-up, when the second made several good gains through the line...
Sloano at centre plays with commendable spirit, but passes inaccurately to quarterback, and fails to get the jump...
...unusually large number of candidates, the coaches have thus far failed to find two reliable ends. Blagden, who has been but recently played in the position, is inexperienced, and slow under punts. He plays with spirit, however, and should develop into a valuable man. Though faster in getting down the field, Wilder is ineffective in breaking up interference, and is easily put out of the play. Whitman, who is now disabled by injuries, is erratic and slow on the offensive...