Word: maying
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...last moment, for victory; and even if we could do so, that is not what is most beneficial to us in the end. Our captains must begin with a firm determination of making the most of their material, and if they show that they have accomplished this, they may be sure that they will receive the support and sympathy of the University, whether in victory or defeat. Pluck and perseverance have been the qualities by which laurels have been won for Harvard in the past, and if the coming managers of the Nine and Crew manifest that they have these...
...easy one, and we look to them for hard, earnest work. Yale is enthusiastic under her new captain, and has voted to challenge us at once. Her crew, the same as last year, with one exception, are already in training, and there is no doubt that, do what we may, the race this year will be a close one. But if enough men will come forward we shall be able to select an unusually good crew. We, therefore, call upon the University to give our captain a hearty support, and hope to see a large number of contestants for seats...
...college championship' may be taken for what it is worth, as long as the hoary Ernst and Tyng beat us! Harvard could not have done...
...may be that "Old Capulet...
...unexpectedly. In this game her men played well until the critical moment; while Harvard's nine never played steadier than during the long up-hill fight of the first six innings. It is a brilliant ending for those who will play no more on Harvard's side, and may well serve as a model for those who are to take their places the coming year...