Word: superiority
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...opinion of impartial spectators the general playing of Yale was much superior to that of Princeton. Princeton's goal was in danger nearly all the time during the first half; and it was owing to an unprecedented combination of circumstances that Yale failed to score two or three goals. On the other hand Yale's goal was in danger only once, excepting the one time when the lucky run of Lamar secured Princeton a touch-down. The playing of Princeton during the first half was disorganized and lacking spirit. In the second half she improved considerably, but even then Yale...
...captain of the '88 crew. It is quite likely that one or more of these men will take seats in the boat. '88 has shown up some very good men, and if they fail in getting on the 'Varsity, it will be no fault of their's, but superior oarsmanship in others. The freshmen also have their representative. Pfeiffer, '89, is a large strong man and bids fair to become a good oarsman. The men are still at work on the water and will row there as long as the Charles remains free from...
...that Princeton has defeated Yale in a game of foot-ball, it is generally conceded that while Yale may have more head, the college leg at Princeton is superior. - N. Y. World...
...something mysterious about the whole affair, and one is almost led to believe that Yale fears the strength of her rush line, or the brilliancy of her team play will not, in themselves, be sufficient to win the game. As the Princeton team has shown itself to be superior to its rival in the various contests this fall, we can understand their unwillingness to have the game thrown up, notwithstanding the unfavorable circumstances under which they are forced to play...
...great feature of the game was the rush line work of the two teams, being clever, powerful and effective. '87 had the heavier rush line, and on the whole it broke through better; but this was more than counterbalanced by the superior running powers of some of the '86 men, and also by the fact that after the first fifteen minutes '86 played Rankin in the rush line, and dispensing with a full-back, thus gained one man over the juniors. The rush-line work was a good deal sharper and better than that of the Yale team when they...