Word: firm
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...difficulty of there being only one ball in existence will probably be eliminated, as a New York firm is prepared to make a serviceable push ball for one third the cost of the present...
...second half the B. A. A. men tried to delay the game as much as possible so as to take advantage of the darkness. After the ball had gone to Harvard's 30 yard line the men took a firm stand, and Hamlen's good punting, together with B. A. A.'s holding, gave Harvard the ball on B. A. A.'s 35 yard line. Wrightington then made a good run of 15 yards. Short gains brought the ball to B. A. A.'s 10-yard line, where Harvard lost it on downs. After one play...
...scrub was strengthened with 'varsity substitutes and extra backs, and the play was in the 'varsity's territory nearly the entire half. Gains were made by the scrub on end plays and the quarterback kick, but the 'varsity line held firm. Neither side scored during this half, but Graham, for the scrub, all but kicked a goal from the field. The play of the regulars showed its old-time listlessness, and the backs continually fumbled...
...foreign policy of the Republican party was superior to that of the Democratic party.- (a) The Republican policy was firm and progressive: H. C. Lodge, N. A. Review, 159, p. 271. (1) Shown in our treatment of Chili.- (b) The Democratic policy has been weak.- (1) In Hawaii, H. C. Lodge, Forum XIX, p. 12.- (2) In trying to withdraw from the Samoan treaty, Forum XIX, p. 12. (3) In neglecting the benefits of reciprocity in Canada, Germany, and other lands: Forum XIX, p. 12: Public Opinion, XVII...
Princeton lost the ball for holding and Harvard did the same on the next play. Harvard stood firm in the next two endeavors, and Princeton again punted to Brewer, who stood on Harvard's 10 yard line. Brewer kicked but the ball was blocked and rolled over the line. Rosengarten dropped on it for a touchdown. Suter failed to kick the goal and the score was 8 to 4 in Princeton's favor...