Word: strengthening
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...alleys and swimming pools, there are provided opportunities for harmless amusement-- one of the chief objects of such a club--as well as opportunities for the students in the various departments to come into contact making them feel that they have interests in common and seeming to unify and strengthen university spirit...
...kicked-off to Sargent, vigorous rushing by Ellis and Kendall carried the ball steadily down the field until Devens scored, Peyton was the only man on the second eleven who played with any dash. Them the second eleven was given the ball in the centre of the field to strengthen the first's defense. After they had been thrown back for several downs, Brayton made fifteen yards through Lawrence. A few more gains, and then the ball was given to the first and the rest of the half was spent in exchange of punts...
...football coaches at Yale have recently been striving to strengthen the rush-line. Brown at left guard seems to be the most reliable man, and Thomas at left end approaches him in form. Cunha, centre on last year's freshman team, is practically sure of that position on the 'varsity this fall, for McConnell has already proved too light for the big college games. H. Brown is looked upon to fill right guard in spite of his light weight and inexperience. Leary, who was tackle last year, is being tried in the position, but is also too light and will...
...Freshman companies will meet at 4.30 Tuesday afternoon with the other companies. It is hoped that the Freshman companies will turn out in such numbers as to remove all doubt of patriotism in the class. A strong and steady pull together at this time will do much to strengthen the position of the class in the University...
...previous assertion that the negative were debating facts, not theories. The whole argument of the affirmative on the Canadian question, he said, was based on the assertion that there is no systematic investigation. We say that there is such an investigation and that the law gives the power to strengthen it whenever it is deemed necessary...