Word: forward
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...last ten days there has been a double force of men at work on the Harvard Union in order that rapid progress may be made before winter sets in. Within a week the building will be entirely roofed over, and the interior work will then be pushed forward. The contract calls for the building to be finished by June, but it will undoubtedly be ready before that time...
...first Weld graded crew is speedy at times but ragged at others. Their chief fault is slowness in getting forward. The order is: Stroke, G. Bancroft; 7, Ladd; 6, Shuebruk; 5, H. Bancroft; 4, Switzer; 3, Emory; 2, Evans (capt.); bow, Hartwell; cox., Goodwin...
...dodging the issue by either side. The opening speech of Bruce for the negative was the best speech of the evening. Chandler's best work was done in rebuttal where he was very strong. Seasongood had a very clear delivery and presented his arguments forcibly. Fitzpatrick and Catchings brought forward good arguments but their delivery was not as clear and forceful as that of the others...
...loss was entirely covered by insurance. As soon as this was adjusted work was begun on a new structure. The New York Harvard club came forward with an additional $15,000--making a total of $42,500--and suggested that the new structure be of brick. It was found more expedient, however, to rebuild of wood. Peabody and Stearns, the architects of the first building drew a wholly new set of plans, and these were embodied in the boat house which is today thrown open to the University and Newell crews...
...Pennsylvania team was in the best possible condition and played almost perfect football. Barring a fumble and two muffed punts by Gilmore, substitute fullback, Pennsylvania did not make a misplay. Chicago could not gain against Pennsylvania's remarkable defense, and in the whole game carried the ball forward less than thirty yards. Pennsylvania, on the other hand, gained consistently on straight football and was never once held for downs. Potter, Hare, and McCracken made several end runs, but most of Pennsylvania's gains were on line plays. The guards back play, executed with great dash and power, was very effective...