Word: almost
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...game at Newton on Lexington Day was with a team made up almost entirely of old college players representing the Newton Athletic Association. It was a ten-inning game, Harvard winning by superiority...
...started in the final heat of the hundred-yard dash made a very close race, and for the first half of the distance ran almost neck and neck. In the last few yards Bigelow drew ahead of Redpath and won by a few inches, while Roche was almost on even terms with the leaders...
...mile run was almost a repetition of the race on Monday. Grant took the lead and was never headed, while Fenno was equally sure of second place. Newell did not run and Foote secured third place after a hard struggle...
...half mile run furnished a surprise. Vincent was looked on as an easy winner, but he was by no means in his usual form. Blakemore and Bordman set the pace for most of the distance, with Vincent almost in last place. Near the finish Vincent tried to make up for lost time, but was unable to get anywhere near Bordman...
Notwithstanding the perfect day, the attendance was very small, only about 500 spectators winessing the game, and almost half of these being Tufts students. They showed enthusiasm throughout, supporting their men with applause and cheers, while very little encouragement was given to the 'Varsity Nine...