Word: attempt
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Gore Hall was broken into on Friday night, and the marble bust of Washington, which stood in the Reading Room at the head of the stairs, was taken from its pedestal and carried off. A second attempt to enter the Library was made Saturday night--according to the evidences, by a different set of thieves--but without success. Both attempts were made on one of the ground-floor windows...
...University team found difficulty in making three hits against Tyler, who, although not a first rate pitcher, had a puzzling underhand delivery. Ten men struck out, and every attempt to bunt ended in failure. In the field, two errors were made, one by Carr on a grounder, and one by Coburn on an overthrow to first. For the most part, however, the fielding was very satisfactory, Carr and Coburn, with the above exceptions, making several good throws...
...this year has now been completed. Trees and bushes of various kinds have been planted about the new fence and in greater profusion around the gates. In preparation for further work next year, the ground, which in some places was nearly exhausted, has been cultivated and re-fertilized. No attempt has yet been made to beautify to any great extent the surroundings of the buildings. It is hoped in the course of the next few years to make some of the more secluded places, such as that between Harvard Hall and Phillips Brooks House, and the space back of Holworthy...
...Brown, Gray played a remarkably fast game at second base, taking eight chances without an error. Clark caught well, and succeeded in throwing Carr out in an attempt to steal second in the second inning...
...Freshman crew orders have been frequently shifted in the last few days, in an attempt to find the best stroke, and therefore no improvement can be seen. None of the men use their stretchers properly, and all still have a tendency to rush forward and keep their blades too high at full reach. The orders yesterday follow...