Word: colors
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Sale-A greyhound pup three months old; color, white and fawn. He was sired by "Memnon," ex "Stealing Away," both imported dogs. "Memnon" has more first prizes to his credit than any other greyhound in the world. "Stealing Away" has only been exhibited twice in America, winning first and second specials each time. Price $75. Can be seen at stable, corner Walnut Avenue and Elmore streets, Roxbury...
...Sale-The very handsome thoroughbred Kentucky saddle horse "Craftsman"; sire, "Fellowcraft," the great four-mile runner; dam, "Dixie." Weighs about 950 lbs., age 5 years, color dark bay. Is a very fast runner and a fine jumper. Also goes very well in harness. Warranted perfectly sound and quiet in every way. Can be seen at private stable, corner Walnut Ave. and Elmore street, Roxbury...
...promptness of the referee, Mr. Clifford H. Watson, both boats were on the line at that time. As to the spectators, very ample accommodations had been provided. The observation train, which usually appears only at Yale races, was on hand, covered with bunting and ribbons. Columbia's color seemed to predominate, but Harvard cheering seemed louder and heartier than that of her New York rivals. All the New London steamboats, too, were there-the Manhansettel, the Osprey and the Cecile-besides two or three steam yachts all prepared to follow the boats over the course...
Perhaps the decisive game of the series as far as Princeton's prospects are concerned; at least, the game which will make or mar the undergraduate expectation of success, - will be the Harvard game on Saturday. The elements seem to be gathering for a storm. We cannot foretell the color of the sun-set after the tempest...
...them and expect to be able to repeat their record this season. They will play the Harvard freshmen at Cambridge May 18. The nine has recently received its uniforms, which consist of gray trunks with brown trimmings, and white tunics with brown trimmings and adjustable sleeves of the same color. On the bosom of the tunics is the class number, while the caps are white with brown stripes of circular form. The positions on the nine have been assigned as follows: Hawthorn, catcher; McKenzie, pitcher; Williams, first base; Sisson, second base; Johnson, third base; Hovey, short stop and captain; Ormsbee...