Word: veterans
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Rich, the veteran trainer, has consented to act as racing coach; he will be assisted by F. S. Elliot...
...more time was lost. The veteran Farragut was placed in command of the fleet, mounting 150 guns, and Ben. Butler commanded the land force...
...this crisis Grant appeared on the scene and ordered a general attack. The veteran Gen. C. G. Smith led in person a gallant charge and won the first ridge with a rush. Pillow's attention was thus distracted and McClernand and Wallace assaulted in their turn. Pillow was again shut in and his escape...
...opponents, except at centre. Yale's backs, on the other hand, outweigh Princeton's, though by only a slight margin. The average weight of the whole Princeton team is 1771/3 pounds; Yale averages 171.5 pounds. Both teams make the tackles their main object of attack. Princeton has eight veteran players, while Yale has only four men who played on the 'varsity last year. All things considered, the game promises to be very exciting and closely contested from start to finish...
Yale is making strong preparations for the coming game with Princeton. Yesterday the following veteran players had charge of the eleven: Greenway '95, Redington '94, Hartwell '89, Hinkey '95, and Rhodes '91. Hartwell, Rhodes, and Hinkey will remain with the team till after the great Princeton match. Captain Thorne is working his candidates hard, giving them 30 minute halves. There have been no changes of note...