Word: stiffness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...stage. Mr. Blair's conception of Robert Fergan was virile and not unsympathetic, and his acting was finished to the highest degree. His support was of exceptional strength and evenness. Miss Kahn resembles Mrs. Fiske in the naturalness of her method; Mr. Lewis, as Michael Daverines, though a trifle stiff, and not altogether convincing, made the most of a thankless and difficult part; and Miss Harrington and Mr. Anderson played the colorless sister and brother-in-law with excellent taste. But, on the whole, the cast failed in only one task, which is a very difficult one for Anglo-Saxons...
...played in the Pennsylvania game are still too stiff for practice. They will be given a rest again today to put them in as good condition as possible before the hard work preparatory to the Yale game. No serious injuries, however, resulted from Saturday's game and the entire squad will be in condition to play by the middle of the week...
Lond, No. 5, has improved a great deal of late but is still very stiff with his arms. He follows stroke well...
...Freshman shell built by Davy has been completed and is now being used by the crew. It is built on the same lines as the '98 boat and is very stiff...
...first inning the game was won for Princeton, as Fitz displayed characteristic lack of control and effectiveness and allowed Princeton to drive the ball for six runs. In the innings following he steadied down very perceptibly and then when a stiff up-hill game presented the only opportunity for winning, the whole nine went to pieces and made error after error, allowing Princeton to increase their lead beyond hope of being headed. Such a re-action in fielding came as a keen disappointment to every one who has followed the work of the nine this season. It certainly seems...