Word: exception
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...attractive as possible. and the games will certainly be a great success. The events open to amateurs are as follows: 100, 200, 440, and 880 yards dashes, 2 mile bicycle, one quarter mile bicycle race in heats, running high jump, putting 16 pound shot. All of the events except the quarter mile bicycle race are handicapped. Besides the open events the following invitation events, all of which are scratch, are offered by the management: 125, 220, 880 yard dashes, and one mile run. A large number of college athletes have been invited to participate in these events; among them...
...team obtained a fine lead in the first inning, but after that but one run was made. Princeton undiscouraged by Harvard's lead played a sure and steady game straight through, and well earned the game. She fairly outdid Harvard, batting stronger, and fielding almost perfectly. Harvard's batting, except in the first inning, was very weak, and her field work lacked snap. The men seemed to be satisfied with the lead obtained early in the game and their work thereafter was characterized by little vigor or energy...
...general work was very good. He kept his head well, allowing Harvard to bunch her hits only in the first inning. He made several wild pitches however, which let in runs. Princeton did not have very much difficulty in hitting Hawley after the fourth inning. Henshaw supported him well except in his throwing to bases which was weak. Harvard's outfielders were slow to start for the balls, and several hits were made which should have been caught by one of the three men in the outfield...
...Continuous residence at the University is required during term-time. No interruption of residence is permissible except for satisfactory reasons, which must be stated orally to the Secretary, or if that is impossible, sent to him in writing, before the student leaves Cambridge. The student is further required to report to the Secretary immediately on his return...
...story, "In the Redwoods" is a very effective piece of work. The idea is new, and is worked out in a decidedly clever way. The style is good, except at the end where it is a trifle drawn...