Word: holding
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...first hour was devoted almost entirely to practice in breaking through the rush line to stop kicks. Brewer and Wrightington were put behind the line and did the punting while the first eleven tried to hold the second. Later they went over to the second eleven and the 'varsity had its turn at breaking through. In this work Wheeler on the second, though he played opposite Waters, did particularly well. Brewer's punting was not very good but this was partially due to the wetness of the ball and Wrenn's frequently inaccurate passing...
...work of both teams was much weaker than the offensive. As a whole both teams played Well, though '97 grew weaker in the second half. The sophomores started out playing hard and scored twice in the first half and not at all in the second. The freshmen could not hold them in the first, but in the second part of the game they scored two touchdowns quite easily. For '97 the best playing was done by Garrison, Sullivan, and Scannell. For '98, Fincke, Woods and Ames played best...
...Harvard University Cycling Association will hold its annual fall road race on November 12, over last year's course. The distance is but 10 miles and the route is from the Gymnasium, Garden street, Concord avenue to Belmont, Pleasant street to Arlington,-and North avenue home. The race will be open to all members of the University and all riders are earnestly requested to compete. The handicaps will be liberal so that every one will have a fair chance. Two runs will be held over the course to acquaint any strangers with the route. A second race will be held...
...meeting of the Wendell Phillips Club last night, it was decided to hold another competitive debate Friday, November 9. The subject will be "Resolved, That universal male suffrage is absurd in theory and has proven a failure in practice." The principal disputants will be F. C. Thwaits L. S. and W. E. Hutton...
...over of old ones, and all extensive repairs. The election of all the principals and teachers of the schools should be left to the governing board. Under the governing board should be a board of inspectors appointed by the overseers upon the advice of the superintendent, these inspectors to hold office during good behavior and efficiency. This body should hold weekly meetings and publish annual reports addressed to the superintendent, and he also should make annual reports to the board of inspectors. The chief duty of this body should be to make thorough inspection of the different schools, and promote...