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There are several candidates for the position of scorer on the University nine.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACT AND RUMOR. | 3/27/1884 | See Source »

The seats on Jarvis have been again placed in position suitable for witnessing baseball matches, and the backstop has been rebuilt. The field which had an unusual appearance last fall to meet the wants of football has now its old time look.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FACT AND RUMOR. | 3/26/1884 | See Source »

If these two forces should accomplish their object by the capture and permanent possession of this important city the first step toward a great scheme would be accomplished. Then the loyal citizens of eastern Tennessee would be protected, and Kentucky, free from inroads, would be saved to the Union. Moreover...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: GENERAL OPDYCKE'S LECTURE. | 3/26/1884 | See Source »

Bragg's plan of attack on the Union army, most of which was now, Oct. 19th at Chickamauga Creek, was to turn its flank and gain possession of the indispensable road back to Chattanooga. During all of that day there was heavy fighting with but little advantage to either side...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: GENERAL OPDYCKE'S LECTURE. | 3/26/1884 | See Source »

His lines were on the very high mountainous ridges spoken of above and he thought them impregnable. So, confident of success, he sent Longstreet away to blockade Burnside at Knoxville. Grant, when all his men were at hand, made preparations for a general attack. Hooker was to keep the enemy...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: GENERAL OPDYCKE'S LECTURE. | 3/26/1884 | See Source »