Word: worded
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...substantiated, is a very acceptable document. Nothing is more unfortunate in the relations we hold with other colleges, than that unfriendly feelings should be engendered by unfounded reports. We are always more than glad to be able to refute such reports. We wish to say one word in regard to the present case, however, before final judgment is passed upon it. The writer of to-day's communication really proves nothing concerning the base-ball men. He simply denies the charge, declaring that documents were brought to Boston to disprove it. As to the foot-ball matter, if there...
...HonoreMarquis Croquemitaine, a noble of the Old Regime, who tries not to keep his word, but cannot help himself...
...whether '88 would be able to withstand the efforts of the freshman team, which came to them fresh from its victory over the sophomore and various local teams. Hearty applause was given to the contestants as they appeared on the floor of the gymnasium. '88 had the south end. Word was given without much delay. The hearts of the freshmen were gleeful when the ball went down, showing that '90 had the drop by a little over two inches. In about half a minute '88 got ready and began a succession of tremendous heaves. The '90 team rose...
...were agreeably surprised at the plucky fight made by their team. At the word "heave" both teams dropped without either getting the advantage. '88 got an inch almost immediately. Litchfield's repeated heaves did not change the position of the ribbon. In the third minute Litchfield caught Balch napping and drew in two inches for '87. Balch, however, had his turn in the fifth minute, when he caught Litchfield who had to slip his knot. '88 won by 4 3-4 inches...
...stating that the new-comer would meet here the same ladies that had entertained his father before him, and, secondly, that the proportion of ladies to students is so small that none but the brave, and moreover the very strategical, will be likely to secure more than a word with any one of them. But no one retires discouraged. Little systems of student satellites revolve about the centres of attraction; the hum of conversation and ripple of laughter are unceasing; while Dr. and Mrs. McCosh move about among the groups, exerting a genial influence over the entire assemblage...