Word: acted
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...exhausted its repertoire as well as its voices, a movement was made for the stern deck, where "John, the orange-man" held forth in all his glory. This enthusiastic and patriotic landmark had bought a ticket and was on his way to New York to cheer for Harvard, and act as a mascot to the team. He now, after a little mild persuasion, consented to give some vocal selections in his native tongue. "Eringo-bragh" and a song in which every other line terminated in a lengthy, nasal, trumpeting sound, were the favorites, and called forth immense applause and many...
...close. Why not have two or more men to keep the time and let the referee give his undivided attention to the ball? I say two, because there is less likelihood of a mistake, real or intentional, where two men are concerned. Like the ancient Roman consuls, one would act as a drag upon the other...
...superior crew did not seem to weigh very heavily on the conscience of the Harvard men when they refused '90's challenge. 'Yet they cannot throw Columbia over because '90 lost the race last year. We would advise our esteemed contemporary to be consistent. If Harvard wishes to act in a manly, straightforward way let them accept '91's challenge on their own condition...
...Wood, '88, took part in the practice yesterday for the first time since he received his injury. He will act as captain in Holden's place...
...settled fact as yet, and many unforeseen circumstances may arise which will cause the project to be abandoned. It is expected that an effort will soon be made to collect the needed funds from the alumni, and all arrangements will be made by a graduate committee, who will probably act in conjunction with a committee of boating men to be elected by the undergraduates.- Globe...