Word: work
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Soldiers Field, Saturday, by the decisive score of 41 to 5. The Pennsylvania players were outweighed to a marked degree and the result of the game was at no time in doubt. They played a creditable uphill game however, in spite of their light weight, and forced Harvard to work hard for every touchdown. Few long gains were made through their line, and Harvard's touchdowns were made by short plunges after good end runs. Pennsylvania held Harvard only once for downs and gained the required five yards but twice...
...work of the Freshmen yesterday afternoon was light and consisted chiefly of running through signals and of kicking. The line men were given practice, in charging, which is an important factor in the defense against the guards-back formation...
...stop playing, and Barnard, a new man, has taken his place. Barnard is not Davidson's equal in a rushing game, but in punting he is fully as strong and is clever in kicking goals from the field. Kennedy, left halfback, has recently shown great improvement in his work. He runs well with the ball, is strong on his feet, and is a sure tackler. Potter and Coombs, the ends, are very fast in getting down the field under kicks...
...team has been at Atlantic City since Wednesday, where it has been doing light work and perfecting new plays in secret practice. Overfield, Hare and McCracken, who had slight injuries, have recovered, and are now in good condition...
...Freshman team's strong offensive work advanced the ball quickly down the field, Knowles and Swan alternately rushing and making most of their gains through the Senior's right tackle...