Word: towards
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...While no definite steps have yet been taken toward the arrangement of a return dual track meet between Yale and Harvard and the English universities, Oxford and Cambridge, it seems almost certain that the American universities will have an opportunity to retrieve next spring the defeat which they suffered in England last year. The Yale and Harvard undergraduate managements are now in communication on the subject, and it is probable that a challenge will soon be sent, as the initiative must be taken by Harvard and Yale, the defeated contestants. The meet would of course be held on this side...
After the speeches Professor Hollis announced that Mr. Augustus Hemenway had written to him, saying that $10,000 would be forthcoming toward the furnishing of the club. Mr. J. H. Hyde '98, of New York, has given $20,000 toward a library...
...where Andover secured the ball on a punt. The next touchdown was made in the first six minutes of the second half, principally by tackle and end plays. Captain Davis of the Andover team outplayed his opponent and made good holes for the runner whenever he was called upon. Toward the end of the game Exeter held for downs on her four yard line, but after the ball had been kicked out of danger, Andover scored another touchdown by successive plunges through the tackles. The game was called on account of darkness...
...Pennsylvania team, although lacking somewhat in weight, is stronger than any of its predecessors. Weeks, the former Pennsylvania quarterback, has been coaching the team and has done much toward developing swift and aggressive play. Lavino and Schoch are both excellent kickers and line-buckers...
Merriman, who during the first half gave Donald some hard playing, replaced Eaton on the 'Varsity toward the end of the practice. Notwithstanding his weight, he plays a quick, active game. Donald strengthened the other side of the line very much. Lewis, right tackle on the second, made some brilliant plays...