Word: closer
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...crept closer to him, till her bright head was pillowed on his chest. Was it still a girlish jest, a girlish freak...
...first event of the afternoon was the one mile walk which proved one of the most exciting contests of the afternoon. Indeed it is doubtful if a closer walking match ever occurred upon the grounds. There were five entries: F. B. Fogg, '85; C. A. Brown, '86; S. H. Blodgett, '84; D. W. Baxter, '83; and W. H. Cole, '86. Fogg started off at a rattling pace and was immediately cautioned by the referee. He got a good lead in the first lap which he was unable long to maintain, and he was passed on the 3d lap by Baxter...
...have pride and perseverance enough of our own to fight against all obstacles. Hitherto Columbia has always been our recognized rival for the cup, and Yale has exhibited a singular indifference to this branch of sports. Now the advent of a new opponent promises to render the issue closer and more exciting, and our self-assurance stands in need of a good winter's work...
...constitute themselves a convention to represent the society. A majority of the chapters responded to the invitation, and the delegates met at Cambridge on the 30th of June, 1881. Some discussion was had upon the condition of the society, and upon the possibility of bringing the chapters into closer relations than had existed. The institution of a permanent representative body was suggested. The delegates did not take action, but resolved to meet again in the fall...
...have the services of professional coaches in their training, will work greatly to the advantage of the nines of the smaller colleges such as Amherst and Dartmouth, who have had few of these advantages. Consequently it can be expected that next year's contest will be far closer than that of the season just closed. If, also, as is expected, Williams makes application and is admitted to the college league, another dangerous rival will be added to the list of contestants for the championship; for a lively interest in base-ball has always existed at Williams, and from the material...