Word: preventing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...like to see the ball kicked backward. The Americans thought the latter move was a good part of the game. Mr. Manning spoke of a proposed rule that had found favor to oblige the half-backs who received the ball to stand at a certain distance so as to prevent block games. The British committee concurred in this. - [New York Times...
...custodians of the entire property. These plans propose very elaborate arrangements, and if carried out will give a very fine and complete gymnasium." It had been hoped that enough money would be subscribed to commence work next fall; but the recent fire will, we fear, prevent this...
...float has been thoroughly repaired, almost renewed, and the bridges have all been put in position. Braces are being put between the bridges to the main float to prevent bobbing...
...university at large we can safely guarantee that the second nine will not have to go begging for suitable candidates. The Freshman Nine can also gain great benefit from such an organization, and all will agree that it is high time for steps to be taken to prevent the almost proverbial victory of Yale's Freshman Nines. Many minor advantages could be suggested, such as the extra inducement for regular practice to foot-ball men, a more efficient manner of training for 'Varsity substitutes, and the evidently desirable opportunity for the regular 'Varsity to practice as a nine instead...
...Resolved, That the following named members of the association be appointed a committee of fifty to canvass the university and use their best endeavors to procure the number of men necessary to prevent the closing of the hall...