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Harvard was defeated by Holy Cross yesterday in a well-fought game by the score of 3 to 2. The game was largely a pitcher's battle, and although Harvard secured the most hits, they did not come when hits meant runs. Both Stillman and Kernan were tried in the box, and did about equally well, though Kernan had hardly time to get well into the game, as he pitched but two innings. Jaynes was tried at first base during the early part of the game, and played a steady fielding game, though he proved weak...
Princeton defeated Yale on Saturday in a well-fought game which was decided only in the last minute of play by a goal from the field. The Princeton backs showed unexpected strength in line bucking, and with excellent interference, they gained repeatedly on end plays. As was shown in the first half, when Yale was held for downs on the five-yard line, Princeton's defense was very strong. On the other hand, Yale had the advantage of fine generalship and was quick to take advantage of every opportunity...
...becomes unfit physically, he should be kept out of it. But once and for all, let us not give the youths of the day the impression that the only sports to be indulged in are those which do not call for courage. To the timid, a vigorous, well-fought football game is an unpleasant spectacle, and they shudder to think of the possibilities. * * * A man of courage knows too well the dangers of the game, but he also knows how much greater are its benefits...
Table 41 defeated table 40 in a well-fought and sanguinary-game yesterday by a score of 20 to 6. The Glee Club and Pierian play...
...history of foot-ball at Harvard, and will be long remembered in her annals whether victory or defeat is ours. If Harvard succeeds in winning the championship, results of the highest benefit will follow; if she is defeated it will be by a worthy adversary in a well-fought contest, and it will but remain for us to make the struggle again another year. The team has worked and trained with care and faithfulness and certainly deserves the reward of success. At any rate they will receive the enthusiastic support of the entire college...