Word: evening
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...greater than at any time during our memory. There was a great deal of rivalry and spirit displayed at all three meetings; and it is safe to say that what-usually is deemed a bore by the blase upperclassman who "has seen it all before," was interesting and exciting even to his wearied palate. The last meeting especially, was contrary to expectation in many respects, the best of all three; the flying rings, horizontal bar and tumbling were all so excellent as to call forth the excited applause of the oldest spectator. The tug-of-war alone was less interesting...
...four minutes '86 had let out some eighteen inches. A few more powerful heaves now settled the ludicrous contest, and '88 won with over two feet of extra rope on her side of the chalk line. The sophomores did not seem enthusiastic enough over the victory to utter even a cheer, and the champion team quietly walked away from the cleats without the usual demonstrations of joy and satisfaction on the part of their classmates...
...Ushers will confer a very great favor by being in their positions promptly at 12.45, or even earlier, if possible. Contestants must have their dress approved between 10 and 11. They are also warned that no one will be allowed to compete without a certificate from the Director of the gymnasium...
...sports" is, to say the least, unfortunate. Hissing can never change a referee's decision, and the men who hissed last Saturday brought only disgrace upon themselves and the college. Gentlemanly conduct at athletic exhibitions has so long been our peculiar reputation that we must not lose it now - even in the heat of a feather-weight sparring match, or in any other exciting contest...
...Page's arguments, however, Mr. Bourne is justified in opposing, and he does it in a manner wholly befitting a gentleman and loyal graduate of Yale. His loyalty is of the "true blue" kind, - a kind which seems hardly as common now as it did twenty or even ten years...