Word: counts
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Nicholas Longworth, Speaker of the House: "My nephew, Count René de Chambrun, aged 20, was last week almost jailed in Paris for speeding in his car. The Magistrate let him off with a double fine; assured him of eight days' prison for a second offense. He, son of my sister Clara, is studying to be a diplomat. As his uncle is French Ambassador to Austria, his father General in Command of French troops in Morocco, and as he is also descended from La Fayette, perhaps he will make good...
...knuckled. One was named Joe Dundee, the other Eddie Roberts. A month ago Roberts knocked Dundee out in one round. Wise people did not think he could do it again. The betting was even. Well did little Dundee show that he deserved this confidence when, after taking a count of eight in the fourth round, he came out of his corner like a loose propeller, pounded Roberts bloody until the last bell rang and a referee, picturesquely known as Mr. Magnolia, gave Dundee the decision...
After dropping the first game, 9-15, Lenhart overcome a 6-0 lead to win the second game by 15-12 count. Baker came back with rush in the third game, winning 15-7. In the fourth period. Lanhart exhibited his full power, rushing Baker around the court, and passing him with dazzling placements. With the score at 8 all, Baker rallied and tallied six points. Lenhart steadied down and took the next two points. With only a point needed for game, Baker faltered and was forced to give way before Lenhart's rush. The Crimson player won the game...
...Class A teams had broken even in two matches which were played of Friday. Captain H. N. Rawlins '27 started the Crimson on the road to victory by decisively defeating R. A. Powers, former Canadian champion, by a 4 to 1 count. Playing a very aggressive game, he completely outclassed the Unicorn leader. The feature match of the afternoon was fought out between P. M. Lenhart '27 and M. P. Baker '22, state champion, who scintillated for Harvard while an undergraduate...
English 7--English Literature from 1700 to the Death of Swift, announced as a full course, will not be given in the second half-year, but will count as a half-course for the first half-year. Professor Hurlbut...