Word: contested
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Dates: during 1940-1940
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Richard Vidmer of the New York Heraid Tribune: "No championship was hanging in the balance of this contest, both teams having been defeated more than once along the rocky road they have traveled. There were the usual fireworks, but Yale never had more than a long-shot chance to win, It was Harvard's game almost as soon as the opening kickoff...
Harold Kaese of the Transcript: "Harvard will come through in a close contest. She'll outscore Yale 14 to 7. Har vard has the better defense, but the Willoughby to Bartholomy passing combination should be able to cross the Crimson goal line. Harlow has a great November team again, and judging by the Pennsylvania and Brown games, the Cambridge offense, sparked by Spreyer, will take the Bulldogs. Both teams improved equally throughout November, but Harvard was better at the start...
...Jones of the Globe: "Season records mean nothing in this game. I won't venture a choice since this is one contest that will be decided on breaks. The Bulldogs are better than their record would indicate. Anderson supplies Yale with a real pass throat. Seymour is a hard running back and a fine punter. Watch for a great battle on the line especially between the guards. I don't have to tell you to keep an eye as Spreyer...
...Military Science Department yesterday announced a contest for all Freshman enrolled in Military Science I. The students were invited to submit essays giving their opinions of the horseback riding required during fall drills...
Gillette especially wants men with no formal debating experience, although all are welcome. Prizes will reward the best speakers in the tryouts for the Princeton and Yale debates. A contest with Milton Academy in about three weeks will inaugurate a season of 25 or 30 debates...