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...right to try for a goal after the ball has been brought in. We are allowed, as before, to run with the ball after having caught it on the bounce or fly; but with this exception we seem to have gained nothing of importance. The fault does not rest with our delegates. As before remarked, it is utterly impossible to make up rules by compromise that will suit all. Some one particular game, and that the best game that can be found, should be adopted, and every college should conform strictly to its rules. In giving up our so-called...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FOOT-BALL. | 11/12/1875 | See Source »

...fielding fair, considering that they played against a professional club. Dwyer, '77, was tried behind the bat, and up to the fourth inning he caught very well, but, being struck in the temple by a foul tip, he was obliged to retire, and Thatcher caught during the rest of the game. The score is as follows...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HARVARD vs. BOSTON. | 10/29/1875 | See Source »

...remarks of these graduates seemed to wake up the meeting, which had been hitherto rather unenthusiastic, and the rest of the business was despatched with spirit...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: H. U. B. C. | 10/15/1875 | See Source »

Leaving for the rest of the world only...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: SEVENTY-FIVE. | 6/25/1875 | See Source »

...together much better than heretofore. The stroke seems to be "brightening up," and is pulled through a little better; though it is by no means perfect as yet. The principal fault is that too much importance is given to the "catch" on the beginning, to the detriment of the rest of the stroke...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOATING. | 6/18/1875 | See Source »