Word: rivalled
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...desire to have it generally understood that the "push ball match" to be played during the intermission of the HarvardBrown game is intended to be an exhibition practice game. While no attempt has been made as yet to form two rival teams here at Harvard, the game has, within a week, won enough popularity to call forth a large number of candidates. It is among these men that the two teams which line up today are picked...
...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...
...necessary to perfect Harvard's two years' agreement with Cornell, it is safe to regard that agreement as final. Neither college is at all likely to throw obstacles in the way of the proposed athletic league, so Harvard may take pleasure in having already secured so worthy a new rival. Cornell's athletic reputation has been chiefly won through her crew, but in football and baseball as well, she has of late years begun to take high rank. There is every reason to expect a series of interesting contests as the result of the present negotiations. Cornell will be very...
Townsend and Parker had a spirited and scientific combat. Parker is a left-handed fencer and able to take care of himself, but was hardly a match for his rival, whose work was more finished...
Tonight, for the first time in their existence, the two rival debating societies will meet in a public contest. The year has seen a remarkable increase in the interest in debate, and the two societies have never been so prosperous nor contained so much ability as at present. The committee in charge have made the most careful and extensive preparations for the event. Hon. William A. Bancroft '78, Mr. Ernest L. Conant '84, and Mr. George P. Baker '87, will act as judges. The meeting will be presided over by Herbert C. Lakin...