Word: almost
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...varsity games which were held on Saturday proved very successful. The attendance was good, the track in fine condition and the weather favorable to fast time although rather threatening. In almost all the track events the time was fast and all the contests were close and exciting. Two records were broken; the mile run, which Coolidge won in 4m. 30 4/5s., and the hammer throwing, in which Johnstone did 108 ft. 8 in. This was not remarkable however, for hitherto the hammer has been thrown from a stand...
...Fogg Art Museum is almost ready for occupation. The kalsomiming is not yet done but the floors are laid and the woodwork and plumbing finished...
...decided stirring up, Princeton will find herself at the bottom of the heap. It is true the season has been a late one, and the frequent changing around of the men has kept matters in an undecided condition, yet these facts should not excuse the carelessness exhibited, which almost approaches indifference...
Winslow was left on second in Harvard's half of the inning, and in the eighth the score was almost tied. Rand made a good single, stole second and took third as the baseman fell down and allowed the ball to go to centre field. In the ninth Whittemore made his remarkable double play, and Harvard came to the bat for the last time amid great excitement. The best they could do, however, was to get Burgess to first on balls and the game was over...
...Boylston street bridge and stuck there. In trying to push off, the wherry was upset, and Ryder being unable to extricate his feet from the straps, was dragged under the boat. He at length managed to free himself and reach the surface, but not until he had almost lost consciousness, and was unable to swim ashore...