Word: surer
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Niles won the first and third sets without much effort, but in the second set Sweetser showed good form and the match was very close. The service of both players was very good, but Niles's play at the net was superior to Sweetser's and his overhead work surer. Sweetser's chief weakness lay in the fact that he neglected to go to the net when an opportunity was offered him, and that he often allowed Niles to get to the net when he might have kept him in the back of the court...
...Illustrated would make its standing surer among college publications if it were a trifle more critical of its English
...minor games last fall, but is too slow for the position. D. P. Starr '08 and M. L. Newhall '08 are two very good quarterbacks and the choice between them is doubtful. Starr has the advantage in weight, experience, and ability to drive the team, but Newhall is much surer in the backfield and is a good dodger. N. L. Hall '07, who proved too light for end was tried near the end of last season at quarterback and showed aptness for the position. He is a fair punter and drop-kicker. J. Kerans '07 who played...
Since the game with Cornell on Thursday the work of the University team has been characterized by the same general improvement evident in that game. The play is more aggressive, the passing and play shooting more accurate, and the dribbling is surer. Several trick plays have been developed, which work very successfully in practice. Despite this great improvement in offensive work, the defense is still the strongest department. Burnham and Griffiths break away well, and when the ball is lost they are quick to cover...
...Freshmen by a score of 22 to 18. Both teams have played a spirited game throughout the season and have exhibited a dash which has, however, developed at times into a tendency to foul and also to neglect properly to cover opponents. The Juniors are slightly faster and surer in team work, but are inferior to the Sophomores in individual playing...