Word: superiorities
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...contains a greater number of prints of rare excellence. In fact, two-thirds of this series consists of either first states or the only states of the plates represented. Nanteuil was the greatest master of pure line engraving of his age, and no such engraving of any time is superior to his. He was himself a portraitist of consummate skill, and many of these engravings are from his own works...
...glance at the account of the game shows that the Navy distinctly outplayed the University team. The opponents' linemen found no great difficulty in forcing back the men opposite them, and in tackling and handling kicks in the backfield--two of the essential rudiments--Annapolis was much superior. The Harvard backfield lacked concentrated power and was only effective at brief intervals, never getting the ball dangerously close to the line by rushing. All of which goes to show the relative strength of the team today in comparison with a strong team. We should be grateful for a tie score under...
...first time in five years the Freshman football team defeated Groton School, at Groton, Saturday afternoon, by the score of 6 to 0. The Freshman team was the heavier, but Groton showed superior knowledge of the game and displayed more team work...
...comparison of the Harvard and Yale crews, however, does not result in favor of Yale. Physically the Harvard crew appears to be superior, and in experience there is little advantage on either side. The stroke-oars in both crews have never rowed in a four-mile race. Griswold of Yale stroked the Yale winning four-oar last year, while Sargent, the Harvard stroke, rowed two on the Freshman crew. In form, however, Sargent is the superior man of the two. His stroke has a better proportion and the rhythm is decidedly more even. The stroke that Yale is roivipg this...
...work of the University team was decidedly superior to that of Hobart, and only the excellent defense of Donnell, who played goal for Hobart, prevented Harvard from making a much larger score. Throughout the whole game the Hobart team was on the defensive, and the ball was only in Harvard's territory for a few moments, when Drummond made Hobart's single goal...