Word: neared
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...advanced by line-bucking. Ellis made fifteen yards and on the next rush scored the second touchdown. Sawin missed the goal after a good punt out by Daly. Daly returned the kick-off, and, after an exchange of punts, the game ended with the ball in Brown's possession, near the centre of the field...
...next half, a fumble by the second eleven gave the first the ball and Sawin scored on the next play. After Daly had returned the next kick-off, the first held the second for downs and then rushed the ball near enough for Sawin to kick a goal. As soon as the first obtained the ball again Barnard was tried at guard back, but could not gain. On the exchange of kicks Sawin again scored. Another goal from a fair catch and another touchdown by Sawin ended the half...
...Eliot congratulated the men in the barge and hoped to see other winning crews next spring. After cheering the president and singing "Fair Harvard," the procession marched to Professor Hollis's and when he finished a short speech continued to Solider's Field. When the barge had been drawn near the pile of barrels intended for the bon fire, Trainer McMaster made a speech in an optimistic vein. All the members of the nine and crew were called on for speeches and were received with cheers. The fire was then started, and after more cheering, the crowd broke...
...touchdowns were scored in the first half. Hallowell kicked off to Williams's twenty-five yard line where Harvard took the ball on downs. Some clever rushing by Parker carried the ball up near the line, when Reid, on the third attempt, scored the first touchdown of the season. Daly missed a difficult goal. After the kick-off, Williams found the ball on Kendall's fumble, but after gaining through Swain and Eaton, was held for three downs. Parker's runs around the end and Kendall's through the line carried the ball down the field for Reid to score...
...vigorous campaign was entered upon in Boston and Vicinity, and the response was generous. But as July 1 drew near there was still a lack of several thousand dollars. Mr. Schiff was informed of the situation, but instead of consenting to an extension of the time, he offered to increase his gift to $50,000 provided the other subscribers would allow their contributions to "go to the fund from which purchases for the collection are being made." This offer was accepted without dissent, and the University will accordingly have the desired Semitic Building in addition to $19,240 for increasing...