Word: yard
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...whose lines it has passed, and the same thing happens when one of that side is the first to touch it behind the line. When a rouge has been claimed and allowed, an adjournment is made to the goal of that side against whom it has been given. A yard-the longest yard that youthful legs can stride-from the goal the stoutest player of that side takes his stand with the ball between his feet, the rest backing him up in various positions so as to form a solid wedge-shaped front...
...instance, the press has for many years voiced the protests of the students against leaving the walks in the yard in such a condition as to put a premium on walking on the grass in wet weather. For years the college press has clamored for the use of the library at night, and one of the professors has shown that by lighting the library, gymnasium, and Memorial Hall with electricity, the college would save enough to repay in a few years, the expense of the "plant." The students have for years PROTESTED against certain abuses in the janitor system...
Harvard kicked off in the middle of the field, and Lamar attempting to run after getting the ball, was tackled by Harvard, and this within twenty yards of Princeton's goal. More good work by the Harvard rushers, getting through every time soon saw the ball close to the Princeton line, but in returning the ball from a kick of Moffat's, Kimball kicked the ball over the line, and it had to be started from the 25 yard line. The ball was only a minute or two in coming back dangerouly close to the Princeton
...kicking contest. Princeton sometimes tried to rush after catching long flies, but was always tackled and lost ground. Willard made one very fine catch over his head, a feat which was received with much applause. Two rushes by the skillful Princeton dodgers carried the ball within the Harvard 25-yard line. A quick pass from a down to Lamar, who was standing far at one side was not anticipated in time by Harvard. Our men were literally caught napping, and Lamar was over the line and made a touchdown before he could be stopped. Hodge kicked a goal, the ball...
Willard's usual kick put the ball in play from the 25 yard line, and Gilman with Hurd's assistance, carried it well alohg. Breaking through by Harvard with Brooks in the lead, forced the ball up the field, only to have it returned by Moffat's powerful kicking. Loose work by Harvard ensued and Harris rushed the ball through and made the last touchdown, from which a goal was kicked. Another burst of speed by the Harvard rushers carried the ball well towards the Princeton end, where Moffat's kicking again came into play to relieve his side...