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...near future by a general revolt of the Arabian tribes. The whole future of Arabia rests on the question whether or not she will exchange her present religion for Christianity. English and American missionaries are trying to solve this problem, and if they continue to equal the splendid devotion of the pioneers in the work, they will undoubtedly solve the problem successfully...
...contested. During the first half the teams were evenly matched, and the period ended with the score, Harvard, 5; Columbia, 7. In spite of Burnham's excellent playing at right guard, however, the University team was unable to score during the second half, while Columbia, aided by Cuthel's splendid offensive game and accurate shooting from the floor and on tries from fouls, was enabled to increase her slight advantage to the final score of 18. Downey took Allen's place at right forward during this period, and for Columbia Smith and Melitzer were substituted for White and Armstrong...
...weight. Kersburg, after playing on the team last year, is very nearly the leader of the eleven; he is a mainstay on the defensive, and helps the runner along well on the offensive. Burr is probably the most valuable man on the eleven; he plays guard in splendid shape, and is the best kicker on the football field today. Osborne and Peirce have developed into good tackles, and Inches plays a hard game but is rather light for the position...
...decided slump followed this game, but a week of hard work, given chiefly to developing the open game and perfecting the defense, offered substantial encouragement when Yale defeated Holy Cross by three touchdowns. The first half of the season closed with a splendid contest against Pennsylvania State. Yale's goal was frequently in danger, but the strength of the defense at critical times was the redeeming feature. Yale was victorious...
...possibilities or the new rules were still far from realization. The future eleven was beginning to take shape about this time, when Forbes was moved from tackle to end, and Hockenberger was proving his worth as a centre. The two remaining games proved to be hard ones. By a splendid brace, when defeat seemed certain, Yale was victorious over West Point. Brown also was a difficult opponent and held Yale down to one hard fought touchdown...