Word: close
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...then went to the subject of lightning rods and gave a very clear idea of the duties they were intended to perform, and the best way to arrange them for fulfilling the purposes for which they are used. The lecture as a whole was extremely interesting, and at its close all felt that they had heard a subject will discussed by one who was evidently a thorough master...
Belcher made Amherst's only run in the fifth inning on Quackenboss' fumble of an easy grounder, a wild pitch, and Henshaw's muff at the home plate of Howland's throw from centre. The game was not a close one, and therefore was devoid of any great interest. The day was chilly, also, and for that reason the attendance was not so large as it otherwise would have been. The spectators showed considerable enthusiasm, however, and Linn's quick fielding in especial called forth much applause. The Amherst men did not make any remarkably good plays...
...close of the play the actors received a perfect ovation from the audience, which would not be satisfied until they had twice responded...
...second game in the class championship series was played on Jarvis yesterday afternoon. The seniors beat the sophomores by a score of 7 to 6. The game was very close throughout, though Ninety-one had the lead for seven innings. McPherson and Wood were both very effective and the batting very light. The men on both nines played well though several showed the lack of practice. The features of the game were the difficult running catches of Wood and Crosby. The batting was weak and the base running sometimes careless. Very fine playing was made difficult by the cold wind...
...class games will occur on Thursday May 2. Entries close on Wednesday. Men may be examined at the Gymnasium today (Tuesday), from...