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...resistance to the domination of the French is undoubtedly to be ascribed. The favor with which gymnastics were then regarded was universal. Kings and people vied with each other in extolling their worth and importance. But in the troublous times that followed the triumpus of the battle-field they fell into disrepute, at least with the governments of Germany. Not only were the promises recalled which had been proclaimed in an hour of need, but the gymnasia throughout the country, with the exception of those of Wurtemburg, were closed in 1819. Jahn and his disciples, the Turners, were denounced...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A Plea for Athletics. | 2/6/1888 | See Source »

...month. Sixty times twelve are 720. The management has saved thirty dollars on that item! A request for an itemized account of subscriptions would have been quite as rational and much more profitable, as it would show how many men fail to subscribe to the crew. Subscriptions fell of $1000 from the amount subscribed...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Communications. | 1/11/1888 | See Source »

...amount of $743.48. These have all been paid except one bill of $80 and another of $8.55. There is no reason why the debt can not be paid off if men will subscribe, but it is absolutely necessary that everyone should give something. Last year subscriptions fell off largely. If we have to pay off the debt and start square next fall every man must help...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Crew. | 1/7/1888 | See Source »

...Clark and Horn, advanced Harvard twenty-five yards. Cumnock made a good rush, but Yale was given fifteen yards for Goldthwaite's continued offside play. Bangs was disqualified and Blanchard took his place. McBride punted and Clark returned the kick; Rogers caught it but Goldthwaite threw him and Clark fell on the ball. A foul gave it to Yale. Cumnock broke through and secured it again. Four downs gave it to Yale and Mcbride punted over to Crane who fumbled and was forced to make a safety. A fine rush by Clark advanced Harvard twenty-five yards, and time...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: RAH! RAH! RAH! '91. | 11/28/1887 | See Source »

...over, securing the first touchdown in five minutes. No goal; 4-0. On punt out, Perry muffed and Harding went to the five yard line. Saxe made a run, but Pennsylvania got the ball and Graham tried to kick the ball out, but it struck the posts. A rusher fell on it and Pennsylvania made a safety. Score 6-0. When the ball was brought out to the twenty-five yard line Woodman tackled the quarterback and Harvard got the ball. Boyden made a run, while Saxe did some magnificent blocking off. Pennsylvania had the ball again...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Foot-Ball. | 11/21/1887 | See Source »

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