Word: spitefully
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...utterly unwarranted by the state of the case. After it had been decided that the game had to be played then or not at all, the Harvard men were bound honor to do their best. The weather was no worse for them than for the Yale men, who in spite of the rain seem to have made a creditable showing...
...spite of the threatening weather of the morning, a large crowd of Harvard supporters occupied the seats on Holmes, while Princeton sent a very small delegation to encourage her team. Those few were repaid by seeing their nine play a fine game individually and collectively. Brokaw's throwing to bases was very good, while the outfielders were sure catchers. Ames was down on the score card to pitch, but Young, the freshman pitcher took his place. He gave seven bases on balls, but his general work was very good. He kept his head well, allowing Harvard to bunch her hits...
...advantage of playing on the home ground. It is probable also, that on account of the Harvard-Princeton game, none of our 'varsity players will be allowed to play with the freshmen. It will, therefore be seen that Yale will have almost every advantage on her side. In spite of all this, however, Harvard should have strong chances for success. Careful work during the next three days will go far toward winning the game, if every man does his part heartily and conscientiously. No class since the present seniors were freshmen have beaten the Yale freshmen in both games...
...Princeton lacrosse teams. This game as it is well known is the contest in preparation for which the Harvard lacrosse team does its hard work, all things are made subservient, when it is a question of a victory or a defeat. Last year we lost, but this year in spite of many disadvantages we hope to see the crimson come out victorious. The lacrosse team has been hard at work, and if diligence in practice and faithfulness in training count for anything, we may certainly hope to greet our team as victors, after the game on Saturday...
...team has worked hard; its poor success so far has been due to unfortunate circumstances that could not be helped. In spite of hard luck the team has worked with a will and deserves the encouragement of the college. While we cannot look forward with certainty to a victory tomorrow, yet we are sure that the nine will do its best...