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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...walked on its hind legs and used its fore feet for grasping prey, while its tail served as a support. The history of these most remarkable creatures shows that they developed from a diminutive type, gradually attained their maximum proportions, and dwindled again to an insignificant size. Their nearest living allies are to be found among the horned toads...
...fourth round Harvard again gained the lead by taking one game from her nearest rival, Columbia, and tying the other. Southard defeated Price of Columbia in a Vienna opening, and Ryder and Ross of Columbia tied in a French defense. At the end of this round Ryder had the best individual score, having won 3 games and tied 1. The result...
...seating capacity of Soldiers Field is now being increased. One entirely new section is being erected which will seat about 240 persons. Another section of the same size will take the place of those old seats which are nearest the entrance on the right hand side...
...stronger than Flershem, but both play a good, hard game. The chances seem to be in favor of Hurley, though Flershem has been playing longer, and works better with the team. At quarter Valentine has fallen off in his work, but he still holds his own against Flint, his nearest rival. Wadsworth may come from the 'varsity and possibly shut out Valentine. though he is not so quick. Shepard at left half runs hard, but does not use his eyes and fumbles the ball frightfully. Gibbs, the other half, is a good ground gainer and a hard player, but seems...
...Finally, by reason of Harvard's poor playing and good rushing, Dartmouth had the ball only 25 yards from Harvard's goal. Then they lost it on account of a fumble. Harvard kicked, and a moment later Dartmouth punted back to Harvard's 10 yard line, which was the nearest they came to Harvard's goal...