Word: gainful
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...deprived them of most profitable freedom to do as they pleased, which they had enjoyed under the lax Administration of the previous Governor, Harrison. There have been reports of impending revolution in the Philippines because of their "incendiary" attacks. But revolution is most improbable; Messrs. Quezon and Osmena would gain nothing by it. They play with matches, but they have no intention of committing arson. They capitalize politically the popular emotion which can be inflamed by an appeal for independence. They do not want an unsuccessful attempt at revolution. They want the Philippine Government placed in the hands of Filipinos?...
...Cheek gained six yards through the line. Jenkins fumbled and recovered and Hammond forwarded to Spalding on the 17-yard line. Two line bucks piled up without gain. Cheek passed to Combs and on the fourth down Hammond tried for the goal and missed...
McGlone went in for Spalding. Haws gained six yards on the next three plays. Watkins went in for Hagenbuckle. Kelley punted to McGlone, who fumbled. Watkins recovered on the 35-yard line. Dooley passed to Haws for a short gain through the line. A trick play gave the ball to Watkins, who carried it to the 22-yard line for a first down...
...long pass from Cheek to McGlone was batted down by Leavitt. An end run by McGlone netted nothing. Another pass from Cheek was intercepted by Ellis on the '30-yard line. Cheek tackled Kelley on the next play after a five-yard gain...
Dartmouth was penalized for holding and Haws carried the ball for a one yard gain. Adie went in for Bradford. Kelley crashed through for thirteen yards...