Word: stronger
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...though in a way opposed to power in character, often works along similar lines; but its method of work is very different. Influence works quietly, unassumingly and in unexpected places. It is more nearly related to the quality of love than power. Of the two, however, it is the stronger. The church has really very limited power but its influence is tremendous. It does not need power, for its work is done in a very quiet way in the homes of the people...
...these figures it will be seen that the two teams average nearly the same in every way. The place where Yale is stronger is the centre, however, and it is plain that Harvard's centre-men will have to bear the brunt of the battle...
...that the Yale-Harvard game is finished, interest centres on the contest tomorrow between Yale and Princeton. Both elevens are in good condition, their practice the last few days being only sufficient to keep them in good trim. The feeling at Princeton is one of confidence, and much stronger than it was after the game with the U. of P. eleven. On the other hand Yale is none the less confident, for judging from the game Princeton has been putting up so far this season it is thought that she cannot oppose them very strongly...
When once Ninety - six saw the strength of their opponents, however, they made marked improvement in their play. Their offensive work was much stronger than the defensive. The greatest gains made by Worcester were between right guard and tackle, though they were not so marked after the freshmen were warmed up to their play...
...made a good gain on the V and then pushed the ball rapidly down the field. When about twenty yards from '93's line time was called. The second half was very much like the first except that '95's defensive play was a little stronger...