Word: allowance
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Yale lost no games to Harvard from 1878 to 1890. In 1879 there was a draw, and in 1885 intercollegiate football was forbidden at Harvard. In 1888 Harvard was compelled to forfeit the game, since the faculty would not allow the eleven to play in New York, while the Yale team was not allowed to play out of that city...
...Editors of the Crimson: Will you allow me a s a graduate to say that in the discussion over the disposition of the seats for the Yale game my sympathies are entirely with the undergraduates' point of view. I do not mean that I wish to complain of those who have charge of the distribution of tickets this year, because we must realize that their methods have been put to a test far beyond precedent; and however regretable, it is perhaps not surprising that they should have found themselves overpowered in consequence. But the principle which gives graduates the preference...
Although it may not reflect discredit upon the management, one's dissatisfaction at the allotment of seats is strength- ened by a rumor that a member of the 'Varsity squad is offering to sell tickets at a premium. If each member of the squad is allowed more tickets than he can use for his friends, why should not the number given each be limited so as to allow those who have consistently supported the teams a fair chance to see the most important game of the season from an advantageous position. SENIOR
...response was generous. But as July 1 drew near there was still a lack of several thousand dollars. Mr. Schiff was informed of the situation, but instead of consenting to an extension of the time, he offered to increase his gift to $50,000 provided the other subscribers would allow their contributions to "go to the fund from which purchases for the collection are being made." This offer was accepted without dissent, and the University will accordingly have the desired Semitic Building in addition to $19,240 for increasing the museum collections...
...only about forty men have signed. It is necessary for the success of the camp that at least one hundred and thirty men sign and it is hoped that the necessary number will be secured before June 17. This limit is set in order to allow time for the manufacture of uniforms and other arrangements...