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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...best lacrosse games ever seen in this neighborhood was played to-day at St. Georges, S. I., between the New York Lacrosse Club and the Harvard College team. In the first half-hour it looked like a sure thing for Harvard, but the New York men rallied in the last 15 minutes and snatched the victory. It was decided to play one solid hour. Mr. Squibb, formerly of Harvard, was chosen referee, and Mr. Page of Harvard and Mr. Hodge of New York, umpires...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Another Defeat. | 6/1/1887 | See Source »

...ball was placed. In the draw Harvard got it. New York at once began to play a brilliant attack game and eventually got it between the goals. Time, 5 minutes. At the draw Harvards got the ball again, and in a twinkling New Yorks' goal was in danger. Matthews, however, was there and saved it. The excitement became intense. Everybody was shouting. New York again got the ball. Then Brown began to play. Slowly the ball came round, and a third time New Yorks tried for a goal and a third time it didn't go through...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Another Defeat. | 6/1/1887 | See Source »

...freshman nine will play the newly organized Brooklines, May 30th...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 5/28/1887 | See Source »

...known whether Willard will play to-day or not. His knee is still very lame and swollen. Henshaw will probably play right field. If Willard does not play, Choate will probably take his place at first base...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Fact and Rumor. | 5/28/1887 | See Source »

...winner of the singles, and the winners of the doubles will play exhibition matches with P. Sears and T. S. Tailer and D. K. Snow, respectively, the college champions in singles and doubles...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Tennis Tournament. | 5/28/1887 | See Source »

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