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...give its more powerful "ally" occasion to lament the apparent desertion of the "old ally." We have discovered, however, in our limited experience, that community, and antagonism of interests are diametrically opposed, and that while the former may have a tendency to keep an "ally" faithful, rivalry is sure to be the result of the latter. There is no good cause for alarm, however, for we are confident that at the proper time the "old ally" will return to its allegiance. - Yale Courant...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Note and Comment | 6/8/1887 | See Source »

...chosen as the fourth college? She is not yet the champion of the Intercollegiate League. Dartmouth has given evidence of a strong nine. Why should her claims be cast aside? Did not Cornell defeat the Williams team on its own grounds? Williams has defeated a Harvard nine, to be sure, but if we remember rightly Amherst defeated the champion Yale nine of last year. Why not then admit Amherst...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 6/4/1887 | See Source »

...boat clubs shows a disinclination to give financial support, and suggests the raising of a subscription in the university. The letter goes on to say; "It would be a great opportunity for drawing the two universities closer together, even though it is only through a boat club. I am sure nothing but good could result to us from having a more intimate connection with the university which represents all that is best in American culture. I am told that they have challenged our two universities so often that they do not think it courteous to challenge them again...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE CAMBRIDGE RACE. | 6/3/1887 | See Source »

...best lacrosse games ever seen in this neighborhood was played to-day at St. Georges, S. I., between the New York Lacrosse Club and the Harvard College team. In the first half-hour it looked like a sure thing for Harvard, but the New York men rallied in the last 15 minutes and snatched the victory. It was decided to play one solid hour. Mr. Squibb, formerly of Harvard, was chosen referee, and Mr. Page of Harvard and Mr. Hodge of New York, umpires...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Another Defeat. | 6/1/1887 | See Source »

...yard and sing popular college melodies; but that time seems to have passed for good and all, and the Glee Club ought to make up the loss by singing oftener. Both the 'Varsity and Freshman Banjo clubs, too, should do their share. The knowledge that they are sure to meet a warm welcome should be incentive enough for them to try the experiment of an open-air concert. It is to be hoped that these few words of ours will have the effect of rousing the Glee and Banjo clubs to an effort that will be hailed with so much...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 5/26/1887 | See Source »