Word: holding
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...enough men did not come out yesterday afternoon it was decided not to hold a run of the Cycling Association...
...yesterday afternoon and played a practice game with B. A. A. on Clover Field. B. A. A. were compelled to play substitute ends and thus their line was not as strong as in the ninety-four game. Ninety-five's line played a plucky game, but were unable to hold their heavier opponents, who broke through repeatedly. Cockrell, at left guard, was weak and B. A. A. made most of her gains through him. Hartwell played well and B. A. A. were unable to make any gains around his end. Mills at quarter tackled well. Knapp lost an easy chance...
...every long run of the backs was due rather to a misplay of the opponents than to their own skill. The three touchdowns were the direct result of poor tackling. The weakness of '94's centre was caused by the absence of Lee. Richardson, the substitute, was unable to hold Fox, and this, to a great extent, accounts for the fumbles of Cabot at quarter. Beals, Bond, and Garrison played well for '94. The line work of '96 was superior to that of the seniors, and the weakness back of the line was due to the substitutes, who were unfamiliar...
There was a great deal of fumbling and weak offensive work by the 'varsity in yesterday's game. The graduate team could hardly be expected to make much headway without any team work, but they were able to hold the 'varsity altogether too often. The ease with which Hallowell broke through the interference shows that it is too weak to be worth much in a big game. Gray played the best game of the backs, but had to do so much interfering on his own account that he was not able to show up at his best. Wrightington is quick...
...Harvard Union will hold its competitive debate for the purpose of choosing new members on November 3, at 7.30, in Sever 11. The question to be debated is: "Resolved, that United States Senators should be elected by a direct vote of the people." Two members of the union will open the debate, one speaking on each side of the question. The debate will then be thrown open to all who wish to present themselves as candidates for election to membership. There will be present a committee of the college faculty to choose from the candidates a certain number...