Word: strength
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...interfere and that her methods of interference were justifiable. But Princeton showed conclusively from the blue-books that the conditions which were attached to the franchise offered the Uitlanders were not such as to warrant hostilities between England and the Transvaal. In the rebuttals, the teams showed equal strength...
...poetry, there is little to say, and that in praise. "The Old Song," and "The Plaidie," both by Charles Sibley Gage '67, have that indefinable power which characterizes the verses of Robert Burns. They are bits of sweet melody, whose strength lies in their simplicity. The editorials are timely; the book notices are mediocre...
Princeton defeated Yale on Saturday in a well-fought game which was decided only in the last minute of play by a goal from the field. The Princeton backs showed unexpected strength in line bucking, and with excellent interference, they gained repeatedly on end plays. As was shown in the first half, when Yale was held for downs on the five-yard line, Princeton's defense was very strong. On the other hand, Yale had the advantage of fine generalship and was quick to take advantage of every opportunity...
...Yale-Princeton game will be played at New Haven this afternoon at 2 p. m. That the contest is to be spirited and aggressive is well shown by a comparison of the teams' relative strength. Yale places greatest confidence in McBride and in his punting. Princeton, in her ends. Both teams are in excellent physical condition, and are prepared to play hard, fast and scientific football...
...Chess Club has recently reorganized entirely its method of choosing teams to play other clubs. All the players have been ranked approximately in the order of their relative strength, and each member is allowed to challenge any other who is ranked above him. If the challenger wins, the two change places, and a natural readjustment thus takes place which results in bringing the best men to the top of the list. The Harvard representatives in all matches and tournaments, including those with Yale and the English universities, will be taken from the men highest on this list. It is thought...