Word: rumors
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Although it may not reflect discredit upon the management, one's dissatisfaction at the allotment of seats is strength- ened by a rumor that a member of the 'Varsity squad is offering to sell tickets at a premium. If each member of the squad is allowed more tickets than he can use for his friends, why should not the number given each be limited so as to allow those who have consistently supported the teams a fair chance to see the most important game of the season from an advantageous position. SENIOR
...Without unreasonable inconvenience, rowing three races was out of the question and rowing two races in two different places was to be avoided. Cornell was concerned about two things-first, a place for a fair and complete test; second, an arrangement whereby she could meet all competitors. The rumor that at an informal meeting of the captains at Albany, Cornell demanded an agreement for a term of years, is not true. Captain Colson had no instructions to demand anything of the sort...
...rumor, that some of the "Stockade" willows on Holmes Field and in the yard of the Agassiz Museum have been cut down, is entirely unfounded...
...statement we publish this morning from Captain Cabot will effectually clear away the mass of rumor and misinformation which has been flying about for the last few days concerning the football men. Of course the wearing of the "H" is regulated by the Athletic Committee and no summary action could be of effect without a change of the rules which are now in force. The measure was, then, necessarily voluntary. Far from showing that the coaches have taken such harsh measures to awaken the team to a sense of responsibility, the whole episode offers strong proof that the men feel...
Because of the rumor that some of those who painted the Harvard statue last week were Ninety-eight men, a committee has been appointed from the Junior Class to investigate the affair; and, in spite of some minor objections to the proposition, we believe that most of those who have the best interests of the University at heart will be satisfied that this is the proper action to take. The fact that such things have been done several times within the past few years shows that some unusually strong measures must be taken in order to stop them for good...