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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Yale '90 brings to the front this year. It is said that the Yale freshmen possess many strong players and strong work may therefore be anticipated. It seems to be a fundamental principle with the Yale elevens that celerity and safe tackling will accomplish much more more than mere beef and hard playing. Therefore while we are glad to register another victory for the crimson, we feel called upon to urge again the necessity of calmness in victory and a growing determination to win. Attention above all should be shown to the work as a team...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/26/1886 | See Source »

Yesterday's Globe, commenting upon the Yale eleven, remarks: "It will be seen that the Yale rush line is lighter than for several years past. It is thought that the men will more than make up in strength what they lack in beef, and it is certain that their game will be a "tricky" one. They have some very neat little tricks on hand in passing and dodging with the ball...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 11/16/1886 | See Source »

...bear this in mind. In order to win next June they will have to continue the good work they are now doing in the gymnasium. Harvard, '89, has a larger and finer set of men than Columbia, and they are likewise heavier, but it has often been shown that "beef" is not absolutely essential to make a good rower. If the Harvard freshmen continue their good work throughout the year, there is no reason why '89 should not score a victory over Columbia as did Harvard, '88, last year...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Columbia Freshman Crew. | 2/22/1886 | See Source »

...Roast beef was served at Memorial yesterday for lunch...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 1/20/1886 | See Source »

Tenderloin of Beef Larded...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Christmas Recess. | 1/4/1886 | See Source »

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