Word: difficult
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...which existed about a dozen years ago, but which, for reasons unknown to us, was given up. We think it was in 1873 that the last Yale-Harvard freshmen race was rowed. The question that troubles the Harvard freshmen now, whether or not to row with Yale, is a difficult one to decide. To Yale the proposed race offers very evident advantages, while to Harvard it offers extra work and probably extra expense, without any great benefit that we can see. Perhaps the only argument that Harvard men can offer for the race is that it will be one more...
...probable that soon the man with an invitation to U. 5 will have as much difficulty in getting advantage from it, as the poor plaintiff has in bringing his case to trial. Aside from the evils of postponement, another evil arises from the condition of affairs. It is difficult to estimate how much harm must come to the college, if it shows itself thus unable to meet the demands brought upon it. The accommodations and facilities for the U. 5 receptions must be enlarged at once; if they are not, we fear that Harvard will have to place a limit...
Taking all these facts into consideration, and the additional fact that both Princeton and Yale seem to find it very difficult to obtain a satisfactory catcher - a most important position - we are disposed to think that, while the struggle will be centered between Harvard, Princeton and Yale, their relative standing at the end of the year will be in the above order. A very possible contingency, however, such as a sprained arm or a broken finger might materially alter the result. - Outing for April...
...regular team is now in practice, but "scrub" teams are constantly at work. The members of Yale's best team for a tug-of-war have all left college, and the chances of an altogether new team winning this difficult event are very slight...
FLYING RINGS.The flying rings was the next event on the programme. It was well and closely contested, Pudor and Batchelder doing some very difficult and graceful feats. The event was won by Pudor. The contestants were: G. A. Pudor, '86, T. C. Batchelder, L. S., and A. T. Dudley...