Word: costs
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...enthusiasm of the spectators, and there was no cheering, and, needless to say, no "rattling." The game was the prettiest game of the series so far, and very much the most enjoyable, as it was played strictly on its merits. Eighty-seven made only two fielding errors, which cost her nothing and were most excusable, and Eighty-eight's errors with the exception of dropped flies were also excusable. Eighty-seven also out-batted as as well as out-fielded her opponents. although her hits were not bunched and did not net her as many runs as they might have...
Poor base-running cost us three put outs, and one of these was at the plate...
...number of standard books including several sets have been put on a bargain counter, at cost prices or less...
...account-books, have explained sudden variations of expenses occuring in successive years, have reported the means by which they have been able to earn money, have offered valuable criticisms of their own outlays and of those modes of living here which in their judgement materially increase or diminish cost. Again and again they have frankly acknowledged extravagance, and about as often have confided to me their struggles to live on less than was wise. In short they have given me just the information I desired and have then requested me to write again if I wished for more. I thank...
...number of standard books including several sets have been put on a bargain counter, at cost prices or less...