Word: actions
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...near approach of the spring meeting of the Harvard Athletic Association renders energetic action upon the part of its friends absolutely indispensable. The lateness of the season has hitherto precluded out-door exercise to any great extent; there is, however, yet time to practise, and that, too, upon the field on which the contest for prizes will be held, as much depends upon acquaintance with the ground, due allowance for light, and practice in the presence of critical observers, to prepare contestants for the ordeal they must undergo...
...dinner and the ball were as successful as could be expected. The crowd was remarkably orderly and good-natured, - a consummation which was doubtless due to the wise action of the authorities in prohibiting rigorously the sale of all intoxicating drinks. The towns-people, however, were most hospitable, and did not withhold the refreshing cup from the weary pilgrim. Our most earnest thanks are due the Reception Committee of Lexington for the cordial welcome we received at their hands...
...MEETING of the Sophomore Class was held to-day, at 2 P. M., in M. U. Hall, to take action in regard to the foot-ball and base-ball challenges of the class of '77 at Yale...
...footing as to warrant the authorities in applying for arms; and the proceedings at the meetings of the companies held to-day for the election of officers and the establishment of such rules as may be best calculated to insure regular attendance at drills will largely influence their action...
...decision in favor of Saratoga, if the stipulative conditions are agreed to, and also in favor of a buoyed course, will be satisfactory to us all; and we regard the substitution of the National American Regatta rules for the old Rowing Association rules as the most important and wisest action of the convention. The two most important changes involved in this substitution are the relegation of the charge of the whole race, from the time of its appointment, to the referee, and the provision whereby every boat leaves its water at its own pier, so that washing is done away...