Word: grounded
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...details, apply to Mr. Woodman, Tuesday, November 23, 1.30 to 4 p. m., Room 2, Ground Floor...
Harvard made most of her ground on short gains through the centre, but was as a rule unable to pass Groton's ends. As a whole, the Freshman eleven did not play the hard, fast game they were capable of and were lacking in what may be called football instinct. On the defensive they were very uncertain. On one play Groton's backs would be thrown for a loss, but a moment later would gain by a simple trick...
...larger sums than usual could be raised in this way. Men would be better disposed toward a single fund, simply because they would not be bothered so much by a number of managers working at cross purposes. In addition there would be no opportunity for evasions on the ground of previous subscriptions to other funds. No one could refuse absolutely to pay without realizing that he thereby put himself on record as utterly devoid of public spirit. Finally, all men who are able to be generous could feel confident that their contributions would pass into the most capable hands...
...single scene represents a vestibule opening into an inner court of the temple at Jerusalem. The back-ground is a semi-circular wall pierced by three heavily curtained doors at its centre. Three low, broad steps lead up to the middle door...
...hard and did fair work in the interference. Behind the line Dibblee was always sure of long gains and dodged with such skill that he gained repeatedly after he had been virtually downed. At centre Doucette played hard and fast and repulsed centre attacks inevitably with a loss of ground...