Word: third
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1880-1889
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...work was a trifle stronger than Princeton's in the first half, while in the second, every man on the home team weakened perceptibly, and the Princeton men got through Harvard's rushline without trouble. It is a question to what was due Harvard's weakening in the last third of the game but the great fault seemed to be that the men were not trained to play such a long and hard game. For a time the Harvard team played a game remarkble both for its strength steadiness and quickness, and if they could have kept it up Princeton...
...field with the sun at her back while Princeton had the kick off. The ball was dribbled to Poe who ran behind the V of Princeton rushers and gained ten yards. Cowan failed to gain and Black could force his way ahead only a few feet. On the third down Ames kicked. Trafford failed to catch through interference but it was Harvard's first down on her twenty yard line. Saxe returned the ball to Channing who tried to run but was stopped by Cumnock. Ames gained twelve yards; Black made four more. He was not ready, however...
...ball was returned across Harvard's line and Saxe was forced to touch it down for a safety. Score 15-12 for Harvard. This was the turning point in the game. Saxe kicked the ball and Princeton soon had it on the twenty yard line. On the third down it was given to Ames who kicked a pretty goal from the field. Time, 18 minutes, score 17-15 for Princeton Lee made eight yards but on the third down Trafford was forced to kick. Cowan got the ball and ran until tackled by Saxe. A moment later Ames, beautifully guarded...
...above figures it is seen that Yale professors lead in drawing books with about 25 per cent of the entire number. The graduate students hold the second place with 19 per cent.; academic students come third with over 18 per cent., and the theological department fourth with 14 per cent. Sheffield draws only 3 per cent., while those not connected with the college draw over 19 per cent...
...building there are thirteen marble altars. The professors and students have their study rooms and dormitories on the second and third floors, and each is allotted two rooms. The fourth floor contains a number of halls, and the fifth will be used as a gymnasium and billiard room...