Word: backed
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...last fact with which we are impressed is the profound mystery hovering about the end of life. It is surrounded with a peculiar interest for all thinking men. In spite of scientific discoveries, we find ourselves continually falling back on the impenetrable mystery in which death is shrouded. The more we learn, the more we crave. New knowledge only reveals mysteries wider and deeper than ever. Friends and loved ones leave us for we know where. Love remains; therefore the sense of mystery still lives...
Pennsylvania won the toss and chose the ball. Brooke kicked to Brewer who tried to return it but punted low. U. of P. got the ball on Harvard's 15 yard line. Almost instantly a Pennsylvania back fumbled and it was Harvard's ball again. This time Brewer punted out of danger to the 30 yard line...
...halves a strong breeze sprung up, which was in Pennsylvania's favor when the game was resumed. From the 50-yard line Brooke drove the ball on a long, low punt clear to the corner of the field. Harvard was close to her own goal line. Brewer went clear back to the fence to punt. He was slow, and his punt was blocked. Boyle fell on it for a touchdown. Brooke kicked the goal. and the score...
...evident that the Harvard men were going in to show their courage. Steadily but surely the Pennsylvania team was being driven back across one line after another, by a series of irresistible rushes at the tackles. There were only six minutes left when Harvard crossed the center line and started down the field...
...Burnham back Skelton...