Word: close
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...practice has grown up as a result of the recent robberies in the yard. A student in Matthews was aroused last night by one of the night-watchmen and requested to get up and close his door, which he had left open...
...entries for the intercollegiate games close on Saturday of this week...
Although it rained all the forenoon, the Harvard nine decided to play their scheduled game with the University of Pennsylvania. The game was close, but this was due chiefly to the condition of the grounds. A large audience was present and did its best to help along Pennsylvania, cheering all the errors of the Harvards. The decisions of the umpire, a member of the University, were not wholly in favor of Harvard. On three occasions Harvard put men out at the plate, but the umpire declared them safe. Bates pitched a very good game under the circumstances. Henshaw's work...
...eight oared shell race, two miles straight-away, between the juniors, sophomores and freshmen, the sophomores were victorious, with the freshmen a close second. The time...
...meeting was successful in every respect, for all the races were close and exciting. The prizes were: First, silver cup; second, gold medal; third, silver medal. The cups were of the best workmanship and very valuable. The Harvard team made a good showing, winning three second and one third prize, with six entries. Of the other college teams, Yale won two first and Princeton...