Word: firm
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...attention of members of the Society is called to the fact that Messrs. Richardson & Bacon are now the agents of the Society for Coal and Wood. This firm gives members low prices, and, as the directors believe, gives excellent quality of coal. Delivery is prompt. Coal ordered before 4 p.m. is delivered usually the next day, and never later than the second...
...Yale team was better this year than last; and critical observers are of the opinion that Princeton would have won easily at the Polo Grounds in 1884 had a fair and firm man like Walter C. Camp been the referee on that occasion. - Turf, Field and Farm...
...objection no longer holds in comparison with Amherst and Yale, for our requirements have, of late years, been raised to such an extent that they are now on a par with Yale's. We are assured that the good work is to continue. If Princeton continues to take a firm stand in favor of all manly sports, it will do much to increase her patronage from these sources, for, these schools are all warm supporters of athletics. Moreover, the athletic events, as they take place at these schools, are carefully watched by the athletic associations in the various New England...
...give foot-ball the requisite degree of life, and place it on a firm footing as a regular ball sport, it is necessary that more of the larger colleges should practice and play the game as it ought to be played...
...position until a long punt by B. Hodge and a fumble by Beecher resulted in a Princeton man touching the Yale goal line with his feet as he lay upon the ground embracing the ball. For 15 minutes the contest waxed warm at this point, but Yale stood firm and played in such steady form that no touch-down was scored against her. At last, much to the relief of Yale supporters, Beecher's little frame was seen to worm his way through the Princeton rush line, and carry the ball to the middle of the field. It was thence...