Word: reasons
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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After looking at the question from all sides we can see no reason why the class games should be given up. It is true that the lacrosse team is a university organization and because beaten by Princeton last year must do their best to win this year. Moreover, as matters now stand, for this year at least lacrosse practice is necessary. But we also think that the class ball games are necessary as well as popular. They are a regular part of our athletics, and are necessary as giving valuable practice to the Freshman nine. If the freshman team does...
...fifth inning on Quackenboss' fumble of an easy grounder, a wild pitch, and Henshaw's muff at the home plate of Howland's throw from centre. The game was not a close one, and therefore was devoid of any great interest. The day was chilly, also, and for that reason the attendance was not so large as it otherwise would have been. The spectators showed considerable enthusiasm, however, and Linn's quick fielding in especial called forth much applause. The Amherst men did not make any remarkably good plays, and all the infielders were inclined to throw wildly to first...
...nature of a Greek plot is of course in many ways essentially different from that of an English plot, and for this reason it is difficult to draw comparisons. Comparisons in fact are unnecessary. It is enough that a tragedy of a Greek master should retain so much interest for a modern audience as the Electra has shown itself to retain. The fact certainly is worthy of reflection...
...decision of last evening by which Harvard will probably offer as her date May 22, should settle the whole matter definitely. This arrangement will give both teams an equal advantage, far Harhas no 'Varsity game on the 22nd of May and Yale has. We cannot see any reason why in all fairness Yale should not accept this arrangement. Harvard will be undoubtedly justified in insisting on the acceptance of May 22, or any other date she may wish if Yale holds to June 1 as her choice...
...fact that Mr. Justin Winsor is to deliver the address is an additional reason for a large attendance, for not only does courtesy demand an acknowledgement of Mr. Winsor's kindness in consenting to address the students, but what he has to say will assuredly be worthy of our closest attention...