Word: spite
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Freshmen are being kept on the University squad certainly does not account for this state of affairs. I have learned that not more than 100 men handed in their names at the beginning of the season, and that of these not more than 75 ever appeared for practice. In spite of the fact that very few were dropped by the coaches the squad has gradually grown smaller by desertion until now it is difficult for the coaches to keep up a second eleven, and on the first a single player is being used to substitute two or more positions...
...there was almost a total lack of offensive team-work, except in mass plays on tackle. Noticeable was the weakness of the line on the offensive, which operated against effective end runs, the interference being usually broken up before the runner had reached the line of scrimmage. But in spite of this the backs showed aggressiveness and a spirit of fighting for every inch after being tackled. There was marked hesitancy in getting ready for the signals which made the play slow at times...
...afternoon, F. O. Reinhart (Pr.) defeated H. B. McFarland (Pa.), by 2 up and 1 to play, and W. C. Chick (H.) beat H. C. Egan (H.), by the same score. Both men in the latter match played excellently, in spite of a cold wind and drizzling rain. Chick, by par golf, gained the lead in the first half of the second round, and a strong rally by Egan at the finish came too late. Chick's score was 79 and Egan...
...second and semi-final rounds will be played tomorrow and the finals on Saturday. Two of the University players are unfortunately paired against each other, but in spite of this, Harvard's chances of victory are most favorable. Following are the pairings for the second round: C. Truesdale (Y.) vs. H. B. McFarland (Pa.); W. E. Egan (H.) vs. F. O. Reinhart (Pr.); W. C. Chick (H.) vs. J. W. Baker (Pr.); H. C. Egan (H.) vs. M. McBurney...
Although some shortening of the track was made necessary because of the new stadium, the straightaway 220-yard course has been extended at the north end so that in spite of the change, the track is in excellent condition...