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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...contest that Harvard has ever taken part in up to this time has there been such general interest displayed throughout the college as is being shown in the game today. Athletics at Harvard have occupied a position somewhat precarious and uncertain during the past few years. At last, however, they have come to the level which they seem destined to keep for at least a few years. This new position has been marked by the renewed interest taken by the whole college in the work of the team...
...chances are certainly all in favor of Pennsylvania, but cricket is a most uncertain game. If the splendid allround work of the team on Saturday is kept up, Harvard ought to give her opponent all she wants...
...admitted that Princeton has hardly a chance for first place. It is difficult to say which of the two, Yale or Columbia, will press Harvard closest, as there are several events which cannot be given to any one college. Of these, the hammer, shot and broad jump are especially uncertain, and one cannot say whether Dohm or Downs will be victorious in the race they meet in. Yale, Princeton and Harvard should be the order for the 100 and 220. Harvard will win either the quarter or half, and possibly both, and in the mile will be able to make...
...take this opportunity of congratulating the freshmen on their victory over Yale. It was none the less welcome because expected. Harvard played with determination, but the work of the freshmen was however, at times disappointing. The fielding at two or three points was uncertain, and the outfielders especially were culpably slow. Moreover, Harvard would have stood little chance of winning by her batting if the game had not been played on home grounds. Except in the one inning the work in this particular was anything but satisfactory, and unless a decided improvement comes Yale will win the game...
...failure to form a dual league according to Harvard's proposal necessarily complicated the negotiations, but the original dates have been accepted by both colleges. Upon the points of disagreement each college yielded something. The long delay and trouble in arranging these games shows one disadvantage of the present uncertain state of intercollegiate athletics, and the benefit to both Yale and Harvard of a dual league...