Word: backed
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...question under discussion is a political, not a sentimental one. It is an acknowledged fact that the Transvaal is the weaker state, but weakness of itself has never argued righteousness. Is the Briton or the Boer right? To decide it we must dismiss our sentiment and fall back upon our judgment...
...practice cross-country run was held yesterday afternoon with about twenty-five men participating. H. W. Foote 2Dv., was in charge of the runners. The course led down Putnam avenue, across to Longwood Bridge, by Beacon street, Harvard Bridge, and back to Cambridge by Massachusetts avenue. The break was made on Broadway at the top of Dana Hill. H. B. Clark '01, won the break, with H. S. Knowles '02, second. As this was only a practice run, no prizes were given...
...York has asked last year's football and baseball teams and the University crew and this year's eleven to be its guests in New York next Saturday night. To insure acceptances by many athletes who could not otherwise attend, the invitation includes the trip to New York and back and hotel accommodations while in New York...
Although it was suggested to place the new building upon the corner of Oxford and Kirkland streets, it has now been almost definitely decided to place it at the corner of Quincy and Harvard streets. The Warren House Library now stands upon this ground, but, by moving it back from Harvard street, sufficient space will be made for the Harvard Union...
Twenty-seven men took the practice long distance run yesterday led by H. W. Foote 2Dv. The course, which was about four and one-half miles long, led down Boylston street, across the river, through Allston, and back by way of the Longwood bridge, Brookline street and Harvard street. The break was about a quarter of a mile from the Gymnasium and was easily won by S. H. Bush '01, with C. J. Swan '01 second...