Word: difficult
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...innings of Longwood, which followed the fielding of the college eleven was all that could be desired, Frost's three difficult catches being especially notable. The throwing in was sharp and accurate, and but few runs were gained through overthrows. Brown's bowling proved too much for the Longwood men, who were all retired for 46 runs. The following is the score...
...with their opponents and finally won by a score of 17 to 19. The special features of the game were Gleason's perfect work in the Baby Ansons left field; Paine's work behind the bat for the same nine and Page's beautiful "taking in" of some difficult flies in Bostons center field...
...notable and most admirable in these speakers who met the approval of the gentlemen who acted as judges. Mr. Page and Mr. Knowles certainly spoke in a manner worthy of the recognition which they received. To compare the speaking of last evening with that of last year would be difficult and without reason. Each contest posseses its peculiarities and will, so long as the speakers adopt entirely different methods. But one thing certainly is evident, - that polish is not deemed equivalent to intelligent interpretation...
...making his mile in 6 minutes, 59 1-2 seconds breaking the previous Harvard record of 7 minutes, 1 second, held by E. C. Wright, '86. Bemis walked in excellent form, and his success was the more remarkable on account of a strong east wind, which made good work difficult...
...open to non-members and the increased profits from this cause and from the higher prices will be divided among members. At the same time, by dealing with all students and others connected with the University, without distinction, the Society can make on transactions which it now finds difficult or impossible to conduct and can become more useful both to the students and to the University...