Word: strength
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...whole has made fairly good scores. Both Yale and Princeton have strong teams, the former retaining the three men who made the highest scores for their team in the last intercollegiate tournament. The Pennsylvania team was defeated by Harvard in a dual shoot last Saturday; the strength of the Columbia team has not been tested in any matches...
...strength of the second eleven's opposition was decreased some from what it was the day before, as none of the coaches played in its line-up, and it was a comparatively easy matter for the first team to circle the ends or pierce the line for long gains. A number of men were tried in the backfield positions on both teams. Foster played at right halfback on the first eleven for the first time in several weeks and took part in the plays with good dash and vigor...
...regular schedule, and consequently Harvard will play three matches this month. The first of these matches, with the Dorchester Chess Club, will be played tonight at the rooms of the Press Club in Boston. Each club will be represented by a team of six men, playing in order of strength...
During the larger part of the season, the Pennsylvania team has not shown any great strength, but by defeating Columbia and Bucknell recently the eleven gave unmistakable sings of considerable improvement. Harvard has the advantage in weight, however, and should win by a fair margin, although Pennsylvania will surely play a hard game, and take full advantage of every mistake...
...over the mile course, beginning at the Longwood bridge and ending at the Harvard bridge. At 4.15 o'clock the first and second crews of both clubs will row over the regular mile and seven-eighths course. All men who are rowing in the Freshman crews must take the strength test today or tomorrow...