Word: almost
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...when the two great rival colleges were to contend for the laurel of victory, a great crowd of spectators had gathered on the field. The grand stands were resplendent with beauty of face and of color. Foot-ball was now almost as popular with the fair sex as progressive euchre. The appearance of the contestants was awaited with great eagerness. At last they came, and were greeted by generous applause. But not a college cheer was heard; for such an undignified manifestation of approval in these days of gentle manners was considered an unpardonable breach of etiquette and decorum...
...forced outside nearly upon the five yard line. The ball was brought out fifteen yards, and snapped back to Fiske, who sent it spinning over the centre of the bar by a beautiful drop kick, amid the cheers of the seniors. For a moment the eighty-six men almost forgot that it was cold and wet, but two smart rushes by Holden and Porter recalled them to their senses, and the dangerous way in which the sophomores forced the fight made the game extremely interesting. About this time a struggle for the ball took place, in which Bradley was hurt...
Thanksgivings for victories were recommended twice by Lincoln and once or twice by Congress during our Civil War; and after the close of the war, Presidential proclamations became customary. Now Thanksgiving day is celebrated in every part of the United States and is almost as much thought of as Christmas or New Years...
...Yale captain deserves great credit for the strong fight he made against Princeton on Saturday; he developed a very creditable team from almost raw material...
...learn that the latter has conceded the demands made. It seems very strange that Yale should insist upon having the game played at New Haven, when all along they have declared their anxiety to play in New York. There is something mysterious about the whole affair, and one is almost led to believe that Yale fears the strength of her rush line, or the brilliancy of her team play will not, in themselves, be sufficient to win the game. As the Princeton team has shown itself to be superior to its rival in the various contests this fall...