Word: understood
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...carry more weight both to the outside world, and more especially to Yale itself, than a letter signed by any three spectators of the game. On this account we are glad that the Association refused to sanction the opinions expressed in this letter, and hope it will be distinctly understood, that the letter is simply the opinion of three private individuals. The document, however, has no bearing whatever on the question of the championship. The special meeting of the Convention held directly after Thanksgiving day, decided that there should be no championship this year, that...
Though the degrees of Bachelor and Doctor of Music are not given, the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is understood to cover them; and there are at this time several men trying for it in music...
...understood that a number of the most athletic of Harvard students are organizing a picked team to play "Blind Man's Buff" and "High Spy," but the faculty of the college expresses a preference for "Copenhagen," for the reason that it is free from the boisterousness, as a rule, which characterizes the robust games named. -New York World...
...generally understood that the crew is the most deserving of our athletic associations, as it is entirely without means of self-support. Recognizing this fact, the students subscribe liberally. In the case of the other organizations, however, there are generally opportunities for the management to clear away all debts by the end of the year. So it will be seen that our athletic societies, whatever may be the case with those at western colleges, do not need very much assistance from one another, as nearly all of them are in a great degree self-supporting...
...condition of the field which was very slippery, making it almost impossible for our men to stand up, while the Ottawa team had lacrosse shoes, well adapted for such ground. Also much time was wasted in foolish disputes because neither the referee nor the Ottawa men thoroughly understood the game. It is safe to say however, that had the Ottawa team had a chance to practice one game the score would be somewhat different, for their rushers tackled very well, (although generally below the waist) and got through quickly and blocked well, while their backs were especially good at running...