Word: comedownance
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Dates: during 1898-1898
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...Yale's defeat by Princeton a year ago and Harvard's victory, left the question of supremacy a doubtful one, but by her double success this year Yale has undeniably taken first place. For Harvard to be forced into the tail position after her past triumphs would be a comedown unpleasant to consider, and therefore the men selected in Friday's trial from whom the final team is to be chosen, are expected to spare no pains in making their preparation thorough...