Word: footholds
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...that for the past two years Harvard has made but little progress in debate in comparison with her rivals. It may be that we reached a climax beyond which it is difficult to go, several years since, and that the other colleges, where debating was slow in gaining a foothold, have been gaining ground faster, but this is difficult to believe. At all events, if there is any truth in this conjecture we want to see it contradicted this year, and the first step in this direction is a trial debate which will satisfy us that we are being represented...
...four years, but next year it will be open to all colleges, although a unanimous consent must be obtained for the admission of new applicants.- It is probable, therefore, that the interest in college chess will become more general and widespread, as the game has already gained a strong foothold among the students of many of the colleges of this country...
...increasing number of available markets for our products.- (3) Invaluable in case of war.- (a) Brings Atlantic and Pacifics coasts together.- (b) Useful as a strategic point.- (1) In mobilizing troops.- (2) As vantage point for vessels.- (c) It is virtually dangerous in other hands.- (1) Gives foreign powers foothold and leverage...
This plan, simple and effective, was carried out to the letter. With unrivalled skill, Sherman made a long detour, and, wholly unexpected, gained a strong foothold on Bragg's right. Thom as also advanced and took a firm stand on the foot-hills. It was then, profiting by Bragg's confusion, that Hooker made his brilliant capture of Lookout Mountain. His troops had to move painfully around the edge of the mountain from west to east, before they could so much as find a place for ascent. At last they reached a winding cart-track, and up they went, until...
...round Cochran no less than 25 yards. Up to this time it was the prettiest rush of the day, made by means of straight football. Brewer had practically a clear field, but the ground was so slippery that in making one of his famous quick dodges, he lost his foothold and stumbled. This gave some Princeton men their chance and they tackled...