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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...first article in the December Atlantic describes in a delightful manner one of the most famous of the old time taverns of Boston. The Bunch of Grapes was one of those old-fashioned inns for the entertainment of man and beast about which a thousand historical memories cluster, and whose kindly hospitality, "though lost to sense, still through memory stirs the heart and kindles the imagination...
Athletics, it is to be regretted, have gone to extremes. Just as base ball is at present one of the principal topics of interest in the nation, so athletics fill a most important place in college life. Newspapers, whose sole object is to make money, foster this abnormal interest in athletics by giving glowing accounts of all games. The editors are even ready to have a close game of base ball or of foot ball reported, as they are well aware of the likes and dislikes of their readers. This "abnormal interest" in athletic contests brings about betting, a "sign...
Hallowell took the place of Hutchinson whose knee was hurt. Harvard opened the second half in a lively manner gaining twenty-five yards on rushes by Lee and Blanchard. B. Trafford soon kicked McBride returned, and B. Trafford soon kicked again. Morrison fumbled, and Cumnock fell on the ball. Saxe's poor play was followed by Morrison's weak punt. Lee gained ten yards, Saxe three. and on the third down B. Trafford tried to kick a goal from the thirty-five yard line, but failed, owing to the strong head wind...
...university. The services will always appeal strongly to the students for many reasons. They come at a very convenient hour, at the close of the day's work, and do not interfere in any way with the regular duties of the day. They are conducted by men whose very names are sufficient assurance that the services will always be interesting and practical. Therefore, the announcement that the services are to begin again must be a source of universal satisfaction...
...under a fictitious name; or who has not competed with or against a professional for any prize or where admission fee is charged; or who has not instructed, pursued, or assisted in the pursuit of athletic exercises as a means of livelihood, or for gain or any emolument; or whose membership of any Athletic club of any kind was not brought about, or does not continue, because of any mutual understanding, expressed or implied, whereby his becoming or continuing a member of such a club would be of any becuniary benefit to him whatever, direct or indirect; and who shall...