Word: nearing
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...into the game at the start. The men did not cover their opponents well and passed the ball erratically. The University team then steadied down, however, and by strong defensive work kept Cornell from any further scoring. The attack also became more aggressive and the ball was kept near the Cornell goal during the entire second half of the game; but the men missed several good opportunities to score...
...most interesting of the other changes suggested are the innovations embodied in article nine, which authorize the executive committee at discretion to maintain an office in Boston, as near as possible to those of Harvard College, to serve as a bureau of information for the benefit of all members of the Association and officers of the University. An official to take charge may be employed, who also may be the secretary and must be a member of the Association. The committee is likewise empowered to solicit subscriptions for and publish and alumni periodical, to prepare and publish a list...
...grandstand with seating capacity for about 500 people will be built near the finish line, from Otter to Berkeley street, along the Boston river wall. Tickets at $1.50 each will be put on sale next Monday at the office of the Harvard Athletic Association and at Leavitt & Peirce...
...Montana, near the border of Nevada, is the Mohave Desert, including the Valley of Death, which lies 150 feet below sea level. Here are found giant cacti, below which innumerable rattlesnakes and lizards crawl in the alkali dust...
...rough playing and several fouls were called. The University team weakened by the loss of Osborne and Hunter, showed a lack of team work, while the Pennsylvania team played well together and exhibited accurate shooting. The Harvard forwards were unable to keep the ball for any length of time near Pennsylvania's goal line, and the outfielders played too far in to effectively cover their opponents. Several goals, however, were prevented by the strong defense of the University backs...