Word: strength
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...prospects for another victory this afternoon are very good, as the Haverford team has shown little real strength this fall. In their last game, played with Columbia on Wednesday, they were defeated...
...remarkable success. At the first meeting over 60 men reported, many of whom have signified their intention of joining. The War Department originally intended to have the companies the same size as a platoon--25 men--but has since decided to make them separate and of the strength of infantry companies. This order will probably go into effect shortly. The Governor of Massachusetts and other state officials have taken considerable interest in the project and special privileges have been granted...
...Harvard team is invading New Haven for the struggle that is to christen the Yale Bowl. Loyally following the team there is a great exodus of students from Cambridge, enthusiastic and eager for the whistle to blow. So far as experts can ascertain, the elevens balance in proved strength about as nearly as any two football machines could. Needless to say, the situation is tense, and, although we believe that the feeling betwen the two universities has never been better, all who are deeply interested in the outcome cannot help but feel the strain...
Using straight football Yale defeated Brown, 14 to 6, in their annual contest. The latter eleven showed unexpected strength in all branches of the game, and the Yale substitutes were forced to their limit to nose out a victory...
...strength and versatility of the Yale backfield, together with the exceptional ability of Le Gore and the improved defensive playing of the line gave Yale a 19 to 14 victory over Princeton last Saturday. Substitutes sent in by Coach Hinkey in the latter part of the game were unable to withstand the terrific attack that Princeton put up throughout the last half with the result that the latter team scored twice in quick succession. However, in the early part of the game, with her full force on the field, Yale found little difficulty in gaining when distance was needed