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Word: favorable (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
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...annual debate for the Pasteur Medal took place last evening, between two teams chosen from the undergraduate body at large. The subject for discussion was "Resolved, That the French Government was justified in passing the Separation Act." The debate was decided in favor of the negative team, and the Pasteur Medal was awarded to D. Haar 1Sp. of that team by unanimous decision of the judges. Haar's delivery was without doubt the best controlled and at the same time the most forcible of the evening, though in logical exposition and statement he was closely rivalled by P. L. Butler...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: D. HAAR WON PASTEUR MEDAL | 12/14/1907 | See Source »

...this hearing the lawyers who presented the petition for the charter, President Eliot, and other gentlemen who spoke in favor of it, made no effect on the bostile committee of the legislature. Then Mrs. Agassiz arose to plead her own cause. Her address was a notable example of the effectiveness of public speaking; at its close the committee...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TRIBUTE TO MRS. AGASSIZ | 12/9/1907 | See Source »

...ready for Yale's fake kick runs, and he tackled hard and surely. Starr also filled his position well and, as usual, his tackling was his strong point. From tackle to tackle it was a stand-off between the two lines on the offense, with a slight advantage in favor of Yale in defensive work. Parker, although suffering from his old injuries, played throughout the first half and was in every line play. Hoar, who took his place, played and aggressive and strong game. Grant, at centre, frequently broke through the Yale line and stopped end and tackle plays. Pierce...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HARVARD DEFEATED IN GREAT GAME | 11/25/1907 | See Source »

...second half, however, was all in Yale's favor, and soon after the kick-off a touchdown was scored and the goal was kicked. After the next kick-off Yale carried the ball straight down the field, but lost a chance to score because of holding after the ball had been actually carried over the line. The second touchdown came a few minutes later, aided by two well-executed forward passes, which were worked from a place kick formation...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Yale Won Brilliant Victory from Princeton, 12-10 | 11/18/1907 | See Source »

...winner of today's game will meet the winner of the Sophomore-Freshman game for the class championship. On October 23, the Seniors defeated Milton Academy, 6 to 0, and a week later Milton beat the Juniors by the same score. The chances thus seem to favor the Senior team...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: 1908 VS. 1909 FOOTBALL | 11/15/1907 | See Source »

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