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...brightest developments of the day was the discovery of an able quarterback in the person of Robinson, who replaced Willcox after the latter had again displayed his awkwardness in receiving punts. This seems to be an insuperable fault with Willcox, but his falling made way for the debut of a candidate who promises well. The playing of Robinson was not a surprice to those who have watched his work throughout the last week, and many had expected him to drive the team with a firm grip, as he did. He chose his plays with a clever judgment, caught every punt...
...thirty-second year, he said, marked clearly his independence of spirit, his love of the right, and determination to maintain it at whatever cost, and his clear foresight into the political future. He hated the Abolitionists, who were altogether too unconventional for him, but he made his debut in political life as chairman of the Free Soil Meetings at the Tremont Temple. He declared: 'I am a Free Soiler because I am (who should not say so) of the stock of the old northern gentry, and have a particular dislike to any subserviency, or even appearance of subserviency...
...star in the person of Eddy made his debut for Princeton in the game against Lafayette. Eddy was a star on his freshman team two years ago, but has been kept out of the game much of the time with an injured shoulder. Judging from his playing Saturday, however, the lack of experience was unimportant for he made three of Princeton's six touchdowns and distinguished himself in all departments. The Princeton line was working with steamroller effectiveness and on one occasion paraded seventy yards down the field for a touchdown. Lafayette approached within striking distance for the first time...
...bolder members of the class. Much credit must be given the committee for securing a game especially invented for the occasion called "the tub and ball contest." For genuine fun, there will be nothing to equal this. But the crowning event of the evening will be the debut of the class mascot. The class will be called to order at the end of the evening to witness this astounding and thrilling exhibition...
...just imported from Africa, world's famous dodger, will perform. There will also be a specially built machine for sledgehammer artists, a game invented for the occasion entitled "tub and the ball," "whoop-la," and many other attractions. The great social event of the year will be the debut of the class mascot and her annual reception...