Word: gained
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...chemist of the future will turn from his humble task of providing the conveniences of life and gain control of life itself. He may mold stature and character as the sculptor molds his clay...
...explanation of his statement, the Dartmouth captain pointed out that Harvard gained steadily through the line, and could make four or five first downs by line plunges, but lacked ability to open up its play and make long gains. "Banking at the line is all right," said MacPhail, "but when a team has to keep it up for 50 yards of gain, it wears itself out and is certain to be stopped eventually at the end of such a long march." MacPhail went on to say that if a Dartmouth team cannot make at least one long gain...
Twice during the first period the Freshmen advanced close to the enemy goal, and both times they were repulsed; once the team was within five yards of the mark and once on the 15-yard line, but each time the strong schoolboy defense prevented any further gain...
...most significant and hopeful portent resultant from Mr. Leiber's sojourn in the hinterlands of Castle Square, however, has been the reception accorded to his six plays. The box office has reported a steady gain,-a detail of some interest even in Shakespearian circles,-the audiences have been liberal with intelligent and audible approval, and the paying guests are nothing if not heterogeneous. Stiff shirts are more to be seen a social events such as the gold digging activities of a blond girl, and an air of student poverty permeates the atmosphere. From all appearances Shakespeare seems still...
...rejuvenated Harvard offense got under way with the opening whistle. Vicious line plunges, alternating with occasional sweeps around end or off tackle, ate up the ground. J. P. Crosby '28 carried the ball on most of the plunges, and seldom failed to gain at least three yards. W. R. Harper '30, starting his first University game, was another power on the attack, as was G. C. Holbrook '30, who entered the game late...