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...beginning to grow dark, play was resumed before the expiration of the usual time allowed between the halves. Brooks dribbles the ball to Harding, who is downed after a short run. Jones makes a fine run, but long punts by Boyden keep the ball well in the center of the field. The ball is, however, slowly worked towards the Technology goal and soon Jones makes a touchdown from which he kicked a goal. As it was getting too dark to see the ball well, time was called, the score for both halves being, Harvard, 59; Technology, 0. For Harvard...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Foot-Ball. | 10/21/1886 | See Source »

...this could not exist without a murder in it. If it did not have one in fine style, the audience might think themselves cheated, and demand their money back. They are not disappointed, however, for it comes at the end of the third act, with lightning, stage thunder, dark woods, and all the necessary adjuncts. With the exception of the bull-fighters, dance at the end of Act I and the Tarantella at the end of Act II, there is little to raise the performance above a tedious mediocrity...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dramatic Notes. | 10/13/1886 | See Source »

Enough of such dark retrospects, Harvard has outlived thievish pranks and child's play, and we are glad...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 10/2/1886 | See Source »

...baggage on shore, as trunks and all had to be transported some little distance in Capt. Moulthrop's small row boat. However, everything was finally landed, and he freshmen sat down to supper. At about seven o'clock the men took a short row, returning before it became very dark. Their work is still rather rough, but great improvement may be expected during the coming week...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Yale's Crews. | 6/25/1886 | See Source »

...Reward. Lost, a cane with 'crook' shaped silver head and dark stick. The above reward will be given without question on its return to Auditor's office, Memorial Hall...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Special Notices. | 6/23/1886 | See Source »

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