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...prize debate of the Harvard Union tonight is a move in the right direction. It will no doubt bring out some good short speeches and the contest for the prize will undoubtedly be close...
...fine eleven. She excels in team work, and all the men play a quick, sharp game. Exeter did not begin the season auspiciously, but her eleven has improved very rapidly of late, and a stubborn and plucky fight between the two academies may be expected. The last contest was won by Andover, but before that Exeter had beaten for three years consecutively...
...kicking contest for the "graduates' cup" took place yesterday afternoon on Jarvis Field. The trials were not all completed and they will be finished this afternoon. The contestants were Trafford '93, Corbett '94, Lee '91, Lake '92, Frothingham '93, Curtis '92. The contest is now between Trafford and Corbett; in today's contest Trafford making 21 points and Corbett 19. The other competitors are all far behind. The only remaining kicks now are the drop kicks from the 45 yard line...
...next meeting of the Harvard Union will be held Friday evening, November 7. In the place of the regular debate there will be a contest for a prize to be awarded to the one making the best five minute speech. Any student of the University is allowed to take part in the debate. The question for debate will be: Resolved, That the Republican party has forfeited the confidence of the country...
...Cornell game this afternoon will be watched by all rowing men with interest. For the past few years Cornell has entertained a remarkably boastful spirit toward all her crews and other athletic teams and has expressed unusual sentiments whenever the larger colleges have refused to enter a contest with them. The truth is that Cornell athletics have not heretofore been up to a high standard, but that they are improving rapidly, and the team may be expected to put up a good game this afternoon...