Word: began
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Play began with Wesleyan in possession of the ball. They began strongly, using their heavy line to advantage. In less than two minutes after play began, however, Hallowell secured the ball on a fumble, and carried it the full half length of the field, scoring a touch-down; goal. Score...
Hoyt's new drama, "A Texas Steer," began its two weeks' engagement at Tremont Theatre Monday evening. Its main idea is the transformation of a rich Texan into a member of Congress. The cast, generally speaking, is most successful in the Texan manners, and Miss Walsh in particular displays charming abilities as "Bossy" Brander. Mr. Murphy is amusing as the cattle king, and Messrs. Stanley, Cullington and Finlay perform their parts successfully. The Texas Steer, despite its title, has a higher aim and a more sensible plot than most of the author's other works...
...seventh week of the production of the Soudan began at the Boston Theatre last evening before a crowded house. The great display of scenic effects and melodramatic scenes is especially noteworthy. The feature of the third act, the return of the veterans and the scene in Trafalgar Square seldom fails to bring forth great applause. The Soudan continues the rest of the week...
...Harvard began the second half with a rush, and soon scored a touch-down through good rushing by Lee and Sherwin; Corbett kicked the goal. Score. 48-0. Of the rest of the half the less said of the work of Harvard the better. For twenty minutes the play was in Harvard's territory. Bowdoin used her heavy rush line effectively, and by sheer weight forced the ball down to Harvard's 12 yard line. Here W. Hilton fumbled the ball, and Newell was on it like a flash; scrambling to his feet he threw...
...game began with Harvard in possession of the ball. Corbett gained 15 yards. Immediately afterward Harvard was forced to kick the ball. Bowdoin failed to advance it and tried kicking. Newell secured the ball and made a considerable gain; then Sherwin dodged through the Bowdoin rushers 20 yards and scored the first touchdown; goal. Score, 6-0. Harvard forced Bowdoin steadily back from the center of the field, the visitors twice taking the ball back 20 yards to keep it. At length Dean and Fearing got through and fell on the ball. It was giving to Sherwin...