Word: attempt
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...matter, said the Winthrop ivy will be planted close beside that from the grave of General Law, and, as the vines grow together, they will typify the wish of every loyal Yale man for a union in spirit of the North and South, and a blow at any attempt to create sectionalism in any form among Yale alumni and undergraduates...
...would strongly urge students not to attempt any celebration in case of a victory today over Cornell. As this in any case cannot be considered one of the most important games, there will probably be little inclination for much celebrating. The reason why we urge this will probably be plain to every one. Yesterday a committee of students had a conference with certain members of the Faculty, and the students presented a petition concerning the method of celebrating a victory. As yet no action has been taken, and everything is hanging in the balance. A little exhibition of a wrong...
...Stevenson's grounder filled the bases. Paine then hit to centre field but Sedgwick muffed, allowing Haughton to score. Stevenson, however, was caught at second and shortly afterwards Rand was cut off at the plate in trying to score when the ball was thrown to second on Paine's attempt to steal...
...winner in the short races. Another fast man entered is Ray Dawson, of Stevens Institute. Next to Ruppert he is considered the fastest college amateur in the country. There will be pacers in every race, so the spectators may be sure that there will be no lagging. An attempt will be made to lower the present college record of 5m. 7 2-5s. in the two mile race...
However, dogma is not an artificial thing. It is not an attempt to coerce the worship of men. People coming to the faith of the church think it looks mechanical, but it gives the substance out of which all true emotions must arise. Hence the definite teachings of the church should lead men to study faith...