Word: vigor
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Wolcott, the regular stroke, has been slightly unwell. He will, however probably be able to resume work within a day or two. In the second boat, R. Foster was moved to stroke, and his old place at six was filled by Sanger. Neither crew rowed with much life or vigor. Coach Higginson, who directed the work, gave particular attention to getting a clean, firm catch...
...sometimes made a climax in delivery when there was none in thought; Fox was rather unnatural in his style of speaking; Lockwood made up in earnestness what he lacked in variety; Lyman spoke straight to his audience and was effective, though slightly lacking in breath; Grossman, combining ease with vigor and variety, was probably the best speaker of the evening...
...convention discussed with considerable vigor the question of voting for Overseers by letter. The question was referred back to the constituent clubs, as was also the question of the extension of the University franchise to graduates of the professional schools...
...circle the ends or pierce the line for long gains. A number of men were tried in the backfield positions on both teams. Foster played at right halfback on the first eleven for the first time in several weeks and took part in the plays with good dash and vigor...
...between the first and second elevens brought out poor football. The first team backs showed some ability to gain on tackle plays, but, as a rule, were too slow in starting and fumbled frequently. The line failed to open holes and to get into each play with snap and vigor. Neither team did effective work. The line-ups: FIRST ELEVEN. SECOND ELEVEN. Burgess, l.e. r.e., Crocker. Wright, l.t. r.t., Frantz. Hovey, l.g. r.g., Wilder. King, c. c. Carrick. Force, r.g. l.g., Lehmann. Knowlton, r.t. l.t., Oveson. Bowditch, r.e., l.e., J. T. Jones. Marshall, q.b. q.b., Noyes. Knowles, l.h.b. r.h.b., Foster...