Word: antagonistical
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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This afternoon the Mott Haven team is to have its first real opportunity of measuring its strength with a worthy antagonist. Both Pennsylvania and Harvard have been training hard for the games, and although we feel every confidence in the Harvard team, yet we realize that they have got to do their utmost to win. But whether we win or lose, Captain Vincent and the members of the team should receive cordial recognition for their hard and conscientious work. A large crowd will undoubtedly turn out to give the team hearty support, and cheer them on to a victory...
...start Foote won everything but then weakened and Howland gained confidence from his antagonist's poor play. He drove the balls prettily along the side lines, just out of Foote's reach. The two last sets were as signal victories for Howland as the first had been for Foote. Howland is now entitled to hold the championship cup for one year...