Word: closely
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...origin is a matter of mere conjecture. The Yale News says of the custom: "It is believed to have been introduced at the time the college was founded, and to have been taken from a practice common at that time in New England churches for the congregation at the close of the service to rise and bow as the parson passed down the aisle. This practice of our Puritan ancestors was doubtless due to the reverence paid to superiors, and especially toministers in those days, and indeed the college authorities formulated rules specifying the exact conduct to be followed...
...single scull race took place yesterday afternoon under extremely unfavorable conditions. A strong headwind was blowing and the water for the first mile was very rough. The race started at the Union Boat House, and for the first quarter-mile the rowing was very close, Finally leading Van Schaick, the only other entry. At the end of the half mile the men were rowing very hard and Finally was leading by one length. From this point on, Finally gradually increased his lead until at the Harvard Bridge there was a little more than one length of clear water between...
...result of the yesterday's cricket match was disappointing. The Harvard eleven did not do as well as they had given us every reason to expect. while Haverford played a very strong game, especially in the field. Notwithstanding the rain and soft ground the game was close and interesting...
...Harvard eleven has a number of strong players and the match will oubtedly be close and interesting, while the strength and hard work of our team give us reason to hope for a victory for Harvard...
...game today between Harvard and Haverford will probably be close. The Haverford team is stronger in bowling, while our eleven has better batsmen. In fielding the teams ought to be about even. The Haverford men have been working since Christmas, under the instruction of Woodcock, the college professional. Their captain, Bailey, is on the first eleven of the Merion C. C. He bowls fast round arm, with a good deal of curve and break. Martin, a slow bowler with a both off and leg-break is on the first eleven of the Young America club. Muir one of the best...