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Word: squirm (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...work without any signs of fatigue. His kicking also helped materially to win the game. Channing was another man who distinguished himself. His rushing and dodging were remarkable and he seldom failed to gain the requisite five yards. No one could tackle him and he generally managed to squirm along a few yards after being downed. Black the other half back did very little good work and allowed Ames and Channing to make all the large gains. Poe, the captain, at quarter back was indefatigable. He assisted the rushers and backs at every point, making holes for them and pushing...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Princeton, 41; Harvard, 15. | 11/18/1889 | See Source »

...pitcher squirm w'en de hits come fast...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: IMPRESSIONS A LA FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT. | 6/19/1883 | See Source »

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