Word: backed
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...which to enter. It is earnestly hoped that these meetings be successful, more so than in previous years, if possible, and we would urge all those who have any thought whatever of competing, to enter. Men should not let timidity or distrust in their own powers keep them back. The success of the meetings depends in a great measure on a large field of entries the resulting competition. We especially urge members of the freshman class to come forward. If they are unsuccessful they will gain valuable coolness and experience for future contests...
...trying for pitcher's position. The men are being coached by Leon, and owing to competition they are all training very carefully. The athletic team for the Worcester tournament is not yet in regular training. Ellis, Williams and Little, who won their events in last year's tournament, are back in college and have signified their intention of trying for the team. In jumping, vaulting, and high kicking, Weeks and Coon, '92, are doing good work, and the tug-of-war men have pulled every team they have...
Captain Noyes of Yale has been unable to work for a few days on account of an injury to his back, received while practicing in the baseball cage...
Yesterday afternoon the university crew brought back the barge which has been at South Boston during the winter. There was practically no ice on the river...
...instructors in regard to this rule. Some keep men to long after the hour that it is impossible for them to get to their next recitation on time, especially, if their next recitation room is across the college yard. This happens frequently in the rooms at the back of Sever Hall where the college bell is not heard...