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Word: captaining (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
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...condition of Captain Holden yesterday was much the same as Saturday. He suffers but little pain and the physicians say that his symptons are favorable for a safe recovery. The in jury to his breast bone will prevent his playing foot-ball again this season...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 11/14/1887 | See Source »

...connection with Saturday's game we must first express our regret at the misfortune which has befallen Captain Holden. After bringing his team up to its present state of efficiency, and as this was about to be made clear in a memorable victory, he was injured so severely that he could not witness the triumph of his labors, nor will he be able to take part in the remaining contests and encourage by his energy and perseverance those upon whom it will devolve to complete the work so ably begun on Saturday. If the present senior class can remember...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/14/1887 | See Source »

...comes the first decisive test of the work done by our eleven this fall. In spite of the fact that injuries had rendered many of the most promising candidates for the team unfit for playing, Captain Holden had gotten together an eleven of which the University might be proud. But now at the last moment we are crippled sorely by the loss of Sears and Cumnock, whose services can ill be spared...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 11/12/1887 | See Source »

...here at present. For once in her history Princeton feels completely disheartened about her chances for the championship. The fates seems to have set their faces dead against us. The failure of Cook and Moore to return was the first blow our hopes received. Then Wagenhurst, who was elected captain in Cook's place, was injured and it is now doubtful if he will be able to play at all this season. Now Church, '88 and Black, '88, who played endand next to end are laid up, for how long it is impossible to say. Still we don't give...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Princeton Letter. | 11/12/1887 | See Source »

...above challenge was received by the captain of the Freshman crew about a week ago. The matter is under consideration...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Challenge from Yale '91. | 11/11/1887 | See Source »

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