Word: well
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...practically invulnerable; the blockers off put every man out of the play without seriously impeding the runner. On account of the weakness in the opposing line, however, many of these plays were accomplished with a facility which otherwise would be next to impossible. The backs also kept their feet well when running and in starting were always off quickly. Dibblee made many good gains, and exhibited more forcibly than ever his capabilities for dodging when he gained ten yards after he had virtually been downed. Sawin's work was fair but to some extent lacked head-work; he often failed...
...full-back Haughton's punting with the wind was excellent. His punts were not only long and well placed, but high enough to enable the ends to get down the field. His rushing lacked impetus and on the whole was only fair...
...forwards, Swain was always in the game. He held Wesleyan's rushes very effectually and opened large holes for his backs. He was also well down the field on punts, with the result that he once tackled for a loss, and once, securing the ball on a fumble, ran 35 yards for a touchdown. Donald was strong on the defense, but on the offensive was careless about letting men through...
...will be remembered that Mr. Willis rowed Number 3 on the Leander crew for two years; and last year pulled in the Leander four as well as in the eight...
...failed to make good gains. Although the ground was very slippery, the men succeeded in getting their plays off in clean shape, and Bull in particular distinguished himself by two 40 yard runs around the end. He was very strong on the defensive also, and broke up the interference well. Hoague and Wadsworth played their usual strong game. A. R. Sargent and G. M. Sargent ran very effectively with the ball...