Word: defeated
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...defeat of the freshman eleven at Andover on Wednesday last, probably brings vividly to '87 the fact that their eleven is not absolutely sure of victory whenever it plays. The usual career of victories which a freshman eleven experiences always goes far to give it over-confidence, and some such rude change as they have now received, is necessary to inspire a proper spirit of work in both eleven and class. While there is some little ground for excuse for their defeat on account of the wretched ground at Andover, the fact nevertheless remains that the eleven was clearly...
...accordance with the custom of freshman elevents the '87 team went to Andover yesterday afternoon confident of victory, and came away defeated. Their victory over Exeter last Wednesday evidently gave the men too much confidence in themselves, and so they failed on encountering the sharp playing of the Andover team. It is true that Andover men alone are initiated into the mysteries of the brick yard which serves them as a foot-ball field, still ignorance of the state of the grounds cannot in any way explain the loose playing of our team. The freshmen played with little...
...been looked upon by many people as a direct slap in the face of our university. Gov. Butler's hatred for Harvard and his desire to injure her was apparent throughout his whole canvass and formed a part of the issues of that canvass. This being the case his defeat cannot but be looked upon with favor by all sympathizers with Harvard, however much they may have desired his re-election on other grounds. As to the desirability of his election on general principles, we as a college paper have nothing to say, but we cannot but feel gratified that...
...company of Harvard students is parading the streets of the city, and giving expression to their joy over the defeat of Butler by their college cheer of 'Rah ! 'Rah ! 'Rah ! [Herald...
...forced back and in a scrimmage behind her goal Codman secured the ball and make a touchdown, from which Austin kicked a goal. In the second three quarters the play of both sides was much looser as the score will show. Wesleyan's halfbacks repeatedly saved her from worse defeat, for their kicking was almost perfect. Harvard kicked off and made Wesleyan touch back for safety forthwith. She retaliated immediately and driving. Harvard back she forced our men to make three safety touchdowns, gained entirely by the long kicks of the half-backs. In one of the subsequent downs...