Word: holding
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...pretty even game throughout. West Point managed to hold Harvard fairly well, but could not make much headway. At the end of the first half the ball was on West Point's five yard line, and at the end of the second half West Point had the ball on Harvard's 10 yard line...
...grass was slippery and the ball was hard to hold, but very few bad misplays were made. Each eleven was at its best on defensive work, but of the two Harvard was a little the superior, and she was enough better on offensive work to win the game...
...Friday, October 18, the Union will hold a competitive debate for membership. The subject is: "Resolved, That High License is Preferable in Cambridge to Prohibition...
...Further acquaintance only adds to the impression that this lady makes upon her auditors. Added to an excellent stage presence she possesses a most intelligent conception of her roles and a magnetism that keeps her constantly in touch with those before her. She never for once relaxes her hold upon her character. Naturally her song in the second act, 'I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls,' carried the house completely, and in the concerted music her voice was heard to most enjoyable advantage, and notably in the trio and quintet in the last...
...Further acquaintance only adds to the impression that this lady makes upon her auditors. Added to an excellent stage presence she possesses a most intelligent conception of her roles and a magnetism that keeps her constantly in touch with those before her. She never for once relaxes her hold upon her character. Naturally her song in the second act, 'I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls,' carried the house completely, and in the concerted music her voice was heard to most enjoyable advantage, and notably in the trio and quintet in the last...