Word: uphold
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...this piece has been regarded by some members of the University as an affront to, or rather sneer at, themselves. We have already, in the Advocate, made a statement in which we deprecated the view of the matter taken by these gentlemen, and we wish here to uphold what we there said. There is no class of men in College whose feelings we would so much regret to have hurt in any way as those who, by efforts and sacrifices which all admire, fight their way and win their education. But although and because we feel as we do about...
...bravest heart might fear to meet in mortal combat. Armed with a "Mariotte's bottle," and carrying a flask of spirits with which to replenish his levels, he quailed not even before an enemy that he saw double. Such was the band of warriors selected by Prince Presistrardin to uphold the cause of the Faculty. And now the keeper of the tourney, who bore on his shield the proud motto "Ike Dean"* summoned the herald Jone d'Harvard to give the signal. Casting a look at the dial of the neighboring cathedral, with might and main he blew the bell...
...time for giving serious attention to base ball is fast approaching. It is certainly the desire of the College to have the University Nine uphold, if not surpass, its former record. There are now only about twelve men practising in the Gymnasium. This does not look very encouraging. Heretofore many able men have not tried for the Nine because most of the places were filled by those whose equals were not to be found; this, however, is not the condition of the present Nine. It is a disgrace that more interest is not shown in this branch of athletics...