Word: account
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Princeton-Pennsylvania score of 31 to 0. says : 'I don't understand how the University of Pennsylvania beat Harvard? Leaving out of the question all flings at the referee, which at best are but cowardly utterances as against a man who cannot defend himself, I think I can account for Princeton's decide victory, though not for Harvard's unfortunate defeat. The Pennsylvania team last Saturday were forced to do without two of their very best players, Mitchell, half-back, and Thompson, smapback, whom the Harvard game had completely used up. Those who watched the game here closely will appreciate...
...tennis tournament which have been given before as they were played. The tournament, despite the lax method in which it was conducted has been moderately successful. The number of players engaged was large and some of the play excellent. Unfortunately, Mr. Taylor was unable to contest on account of the accident which he met with at Hartford. Before another tournament is held we all hope that the number and quality of the courts will be better...
...Freshmen defeated Adams Academy yesterday afternoon by a score of 69 points to 0. A detailed account of the game will be published tomorrow...
...second half was shortened to 30 minutes on account of the approaching darkness. The wind was with Harvard and what was better was very strong. Bemis made a very fine rush and a touchdown was made from which kent kicked a goal. Phinney made another touchdown from which Peabody kicked the goal. The Tech men were unable to make any headway and each time the ball was kicked off in the centre it immediately went towards their goal. Bemis again rested the ball over the line and was tackled by Pratt and Bartlett who held him up so that...
...Yale class races have been postponed twice on account of bad water...