Word: defeating
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...round players, with thorough knowledge of the game and ability to compete successfully with Mr. Camp in coaching. When the graduates were asked to take a hand in 1889, the best advice and coaching were given. Those who had done the best possible were blamed for the defeat of that year, in 1890 a change in direction and coaches was made, and Harvard was successful for the first time since 1875. Last fall, under the same management, against which in victory, no adverse criticism had been heard. Harvard lost the game. Abuse from all sides was poured in upon...
...Buell '23, captain of the last Harvard team to defeat Yale, was on hand yesterday at practice; but did no coaching. He handled the quarterbacks two years...
While Princeton was winning the Big Three soccer championship by beating Yale on Saturday, the University booters again went down to defeat, losing a close game to Springfield College, 2-0. Princeton by its victory over the Elis has a clear claim to Big Three honors, and may also carry off the Intercollegiate League championship. The Tigers a week ago defeated the Crimson eleven 4-1, and if they can outscore Pennsylvania and Haverford, they will clinch the League title...
...lovers of sport for sport's sake, defeat is not always bitter, for it may be tempered with satisfaction over a clean contest nobly fought. Under the same conditions of play, however, victory is doubly sweet...
...Yale Freshmen have had a very successful season, but met their first defeat last Saturday at the hands of the Princeton 1929 eleven. In the game with the Tiger the breaks were all against Yale and contributed materially to the Princeton Freshmen's 14 to 0 victory...