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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Italians which at first seemed assured has not materialized. Cadorna, by a skillful retreat has extricated his Third Army from its almost hopeless situation beyond the Isonzo, has reestablished his front and has taken up a strong defensive position behind the Tagliamento River. Viewed from a purely strategic point, completely discounting the political element, Italy now occupies a better position than before the attack, surer in defence, and offering more favorable opportunities in some future offensive to make full use of her superiority in men. Henceforth the Allies will make sure that Italy is supplied with the requisite iron...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: ITALY'S NEW STAND. | 11/5/1917 | See Source »

...first Navy Yard team, the informal eleven was barely able to even the touchdowns after an hour's scrimmage by scoring twice against the Navy substitutes yesterday afternoon. In the first part of the scrimmage the informals were unable to stop the powerful Navy attack at any point and long gains were made against them on line plunges and forward passes. The entire team played below its usual form. Poor interference was given the backs and but for the work of T. S. Woods '20, no advance would have been made through the line. A. Horween '20, did the major...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: INFORMALS UNEQUAL TO NAVY | 11/1/1917 | See Source »

...Yale wanted football, but not if it conflicted with Government needs. Yale has taken the bigger view. She has held no false ideals of a premature peace. 'Duty, Honor, Country' is as thoroughly her motto as it is that of my own West Point...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CAPTAIN OVERTON DEFENDS YALE'S STAND ON ATHLETICS | 10/31/1917 | See Source »

...differences between the Americans and the Chinese are being rapidly obliterated and it is the duty of the Chinese students in this country to do their utmost to accomplish a better mutual understanding between the two nations." This was the point made by Mr. C. D. Hurrey, Secretary for the National Committee on Friendly Relations, in his address last evening to the Chinese students of Greater Boston at the meeting of the Cosmopolitan Club in Phillips Brooks House. "It would be a very good thing if Chinese students in this country would contribute to our magazines and correct some...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: "AMERICA SISTER TO CHINA" | 10/30/1917 | See Source »

Misplays counted in scoring the next three touchdowns. M. E. Olmstead captured a Worcester fumble on their 27-yard line, and from that point Humphrey, aided by a 15-yard gain by A. D. Hamilton, crossed the goal line for the third score. Faxon kicked the goal. The Freshman kicked and as the Worcester back was tackled he dropped the ball, Hamilton recovering it for the Freshmen. Butterfield scored on an end run. The final score of the half came when C. P. Anderson blocked a punt on the Worcester goal line, Gaston falling on the ball for a touchdown...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: WORCESTER ELEVEN NO MATCH FOR FRESHMEN | 10/29/1917 | See Source »

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