Word: well
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Gordon went back to the Soudan and spent the next four years in fighting. He won victory after victory, taking all the natives who so wished into his service. After a time things did not go so well. He was defeated in a great battle. From that time onward his position was critical. He had never doubted being able to gather the chiefs of the country around him. Now he failed and was unable to relieve his garrisons. He made his way to Khartoum, which he proceeded to put in a state of defence. He had several little steamers...
...average back fence, too, is not built with a view to resist the pell mell onslaught of such a mass. Yesterday's course, which went through a score of yards, resulted in some destruction of property and probably aroused considerable ill-feeling against the college. This last we cannot well afford to do. I believe the full benefits of this worthy sport may be obtained without our becoming a nuisance to the community...
...Harvard. The men have played together from the beginning of the season, and all except one man played on last year's team. They are most of them experienced players, several of them having played on different college teams. Hall, formerly of Princeton, and Hollister, formerly of Williams, are well-known names...
...Baird, quarterback, captained last years team. He plays a cool and scientific game, and handles his men well. He is a good tackler and also interferes well. He weighs 145 pounds...
Richards, substitute halfback, is a good line breaker, and follows his interference well. He weighs 150 pounds...