Word: swift
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...second game of the interclass series, the Sophomores football team defeated the Freshmen yesterday by a score of 5 to 0. The rain and the wet, muddy field made swift, sure play difficult, but in spite of these conditions the offensive work of both teams was fast, and only three fumbles were made in the game...
...never considered won until the last touchdown gave a sufficiently commanding advantage. The Pennsylvania team was trained to the hour and never let slip an opportunity to gain an advantage. Through speed and alertness, they twice secured the ball on fumbles near Harvard's goal line, and by swift, determined attack forced through the Harvard line for the two touchdowns that gave them their 10 points...
...however, show any irremediable weakness on Pennsylvania's part, for since that time, as before, the team has been playing fast, aggressive football. From tackle to tackle the Pennsylvania team is strong and heavy, averaging between 190 and 195 pounds. The ends and backs are comparatively light, but are swift on the offensive and reliable for defense...
...Captain Metzgar Pennsylvania has a right end of exceptional ability, who may be depended upon to play a satisfactory game. In the Columbia game he was swift and quick on the defense and in following the ball and his tackling was sure. McCabe at centre, is one of the best line men on the team and is a first-class all-around player. Piekarkski, who is playing guard, has a three years' experience behind him and is a thoroughly reliable man in his position. Of the other players Smith, fullback, is most prominent. He is reliable in lineplunging...
Climbers--D. Lloyd (captain), E. S. Harrison, R. Pierce, H. D. Parkin, B. S. Horkheimer, G. L. Wire, T. B. Souther, T. D. R. Robinson, L. Carpenter, S. Wylie, J. Swift, Picquart, T. F. Brennan, K. Sherburne...