Word: favored
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...teams lined up at 2.20, Harvard having taken the north side of the field with the wind in their favor. Yale formed a V, and Gill ran ten yards before he was downed. McBride punted. After Harvard's second down with a gain of four yards Trafford punted. McBridge at once returned the kick. Stickney made a good rush of fifteen yards. Upton rushed without gaining. Lee made eight yards. A mistake in the signals forced Harvard to a second down, and then B. Trafford attempted to kick, but was stopped, losing fifteen yards. On Harvard's third down...
...yards on Harvard's off-side play and rushes by Gill, Heffel-finger, McClung and Morrison. McClung ran around the end and almost scored, but was pushed outside by Dean. Before the ball could be put in play time was called. The score stood as before, 6-0 in favor of Yale...
...long-mooted question of a dual league with Yale. Of the ultimate desirability of such a league there can be no doubt. At the same time it is fortunate that no definite binding action was taken upon this question. While the sentiment of the college is justly in favor of a dual league, the details of that league are of too considerable importance to be settled at once. The provision that any action of the football board, to whom the question was entrusted, shall be subject to the ratification of the college is, therefore, a wise one. When the preliminaries...
...football. The motion upon being seconded, was fully discussed by speakers from the floor, and Mr. Hooper '80, read two letters, one from Mr. Robert Bacon, of Boston, the other from Mr. Wetmore, of New York, both overseers. The writers of these letters state that they are in favor of a dual league, but that the time chosen for action is not opportune. A committee should be appointed to consider the question fully, and to take final action. Mr. Leeds '76, then read two dispatches from New Haven, one to the effect that Harvard should act immediately and propose...
...engagement at Tremont Theatre last evening in the new comedy, "22, Second Floor." Miss Pixley finds abundant opportunities for her peculiar talents in this modern comedy of errors, and it is needless to add that she improves them all. Her singing and dancing were as usual received with great favor. Her supporting compan is good, and gave a well balanced, pleasing performance...