Word: attempting
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...base hit with the bases full, netted Harvard three runs, none earned. This closed the run getting as Wiestling and Foster both flied out. For Yale, Hunt led off with a two base hit, was advanced a base by Spencer's sacrifice, and came in on an attempt by Campbell to field him out at the plate on Dann's hit to third. Dann was left on second by the next two men striking...
...score was now five to four in Yale's favor, and Harvard went to the bat determined to push matters. Henshaw made a good attempt at a hit, but was caught out by Cross after a long run. Boyden made a hit, stole second, was advanced a base on Bingham's single, and was put out at home by Stewart on Mumford's short hit to third. With two men out and two on bases, Linn got his base on balls. With the bases full, Wiestling knocked a grounder to Noyes which was fumbled, and two men scored. Foster...
...authoritatively stated that the Cambridge (Eng.) crew will cross the water if the sum of six hundred pounds is raised. There was an attempt to raise the sum from the various colleges but as this attempt proved futile, a personal subscription paper has been started...
...minded person can call it in question. While it is now evident that her admission to the League was a mistake, it is no less evident that her management have done all in their power to fulfil their obligations. This we think is clearly shown by their offer to attempt insure the other associations against any loss through their resignation, by the division of the entire balance in their treasury. In conclusion we would say that it is extremely unlikely that Columbia's place in the league will be filled this season, as no college club could be found...
...James" remarks, the Vice-President's arguments do not convince, why did "James" feel called upon to attempt a refutation? The trouble with the "faithful" but "incredulous" "James" is, "he means well, but doesn't know...