Word: hards
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...years our players have not stood the physical strain as well as their opponents. It requires very little reflection to come to the conclusion that there must be something wrong in our system. This seems to be the sentiment of the students generally. But where the fault lies is hard to tell. Certainly no one can complain of there having been too many match-games; for the number was purposely reduced this year. The practice games were neither too long, nor too severe. The most promising players were given trials in match-games, the object being not only to develop...
Another close and hard-fought game was lost by Harvard on Saturday afternoon. The game was one of the most exciting in the history of football. Harvard forced the play in the first half, and scored 6 points, but in the second half, Pennsylvania grew steadily stronger, and finally, in the last five minutes of time, made a touchdown and goal which won the game...
...second half the magnificent physical condition of the Pennsylvania team told strongly in their favor. They played the game through without a substitute and seemed to gain strength by hard play instead of losing...
This fall our 'Varsity eleven has worked hard and faithfully and whether we win or not today, the team deserves our sincerest gratitude. We have also to thank Messrs. Waters and Newell who have given so much of their time and taken so many pains in coaching the men. If future teams work as conscientiously as Captain Wrightington's we have every reason to believe that before long we shall regain our former position in athletics...
...regain the prestige lost by the defeat sustained at the hands of Yale. The defeat which we thus suffered will not materially affect us if we retrieve ourselves by a victory in the coming contest. But should we lose the Princeton debate untold injury would result. Only by hard and earnest work can victory be won. We know that we may assure the men chosen of the entire confidence and hearty support of the University in their efforts to regain Harvard's supremacy in debating...