Word: favorable
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...chances that Haverford had of winning. Hewes also hit vigorously. Haveford's first innings closed for only 42, or 64 behind Harvard. About this time rain began to fall, which made playing difficult. However, at the end of the fifth turn the score was 164 to 70 in favor of Harvard. In Harvard's second innings Brown made 35 in his most aggressive style. He and Garrett both bowled throughout the game with success: and too much praise cannot be given to the captain for the able manner in which he managed the team. The fielding of the Harvard...
...important one in Harvard athletics. The college may feel satisfied that the H. A. A. has done all in its power to insure victory at New York, and has at least sent a strong and well-trained team. General opinion appears to consider the chances of victory in favor of Harvard, but win or lose, nothing but credit is due the H. A. A. The base ball management has also shown commendable energy since the defat of two weeks ago. Sevaeral changes have been made in the nine, so that the strongest possible team will undoubtedly be presented today. With...
...hurdle race was a very exciting contest between Whitehead '92 and Stothers '90. Whitehead got away well and was in the lead half way down the course, but Stothers gained rapidly, and the men finished what was at first thought a dead heat. The judges, however, decided in favor of Whitehead. Time 20 3-4 seconds; former record 20 seconds. The hammer throwing was won by Folsom '91, 67 feet 10 inches. Most of these records are exceptionally good for a preparatory school...
...chances of victory at the Oval are decidedly in favor of Harvard, men should be very willing to accompany the team and give them the support they deserve. The men will leave the Grand Central shortly afternoon on Saturday. The games commence at 2.30, and those who have no reserved seats thould be on the Oval early, as, unless the weather is bad, the grounds will be packed to overflowing...
...mile walk will be close between McIlvaine and Bardeen, although the general opinion is in favor of the latter. The low hurdles will go to Lee, with Williams second and Mapes third, although the Columbia man may beat his Yale opponent for place...