Word: shields
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...modelled from a Greek vase or cup of the fifth century B. C., now in the Art Museum in Boston, but is somewhat larger, and changed in its proportions accordingly, to preserve its artistic merits. On the left of the shield is inscribed...
...seat itself a heavy tufted crimson cushion. The back of the chair will be high with ornamental carvings and embossed work; near the top the words "Ex Dono Class of 1903" are to be inscribed. Resting on the top of the back will be scroll work supporting the shield of the Union in colors...
...have just sent a formal joint challenge to the chess clubs of Oxford and Cambridge, proposing an international cable match to defend the Rice trophy. This match will be held during the spring, and will be the sixth in the series of contests for the possession of the silver shield, valued at $1,200, given by Mr. I. L. Rice of New York. This shield will become the permanent property of the country winning it three years in succession. Of the previous international intercollegiate matches, Great Britain has won three, America one, and one was drawn...
...second half. As Johnson got the kick-off on the 7-yard line, the Carlisle team instead of making interference, came together in front of their quarterback with the apparent object of running back the kick by the aid of a flying wedge formation. With this as a shield, the ball was hid in Dillon's jersey, the ball was discovered, Dillon had a clear field before him for a touchdown. Johnson kicked goal. Score-Carlisle, 11; Harvard...
Hath lifted high God's truth upon his shield...