Word: extras
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Although the encounter was filled with sloppy play, the crowd estimated as the largest this season, was constantly on edge as the Mitchellmen made seemingly impossible catches in the field. In the third frame, Owen twice raced deep into right field to snare line-drives, destined for extra bases. Mal McTernen made two equally brilliant circus catches in the center garden...
...syllabus, entitled "Harvard Reading List in American History," may be obtained by writing to the "Committee on the Extra-Curricular Study of American History, Lehman Hall., or by calling at the Information Office in University Hall. In making this announcement, University officials emphasized that Harvard is not offering an additional course of study, either to students or the public, and no registration is required. Supplementing the reading list, the University will arrange public lectures for next winter summarizing certain aspects of American history...
...required daily work makes it a difficult or at least inconvenient, field for the man with many outside activities, unless extra curricular work can with effort be done on schedule. Also, the field cannot be recommended to those who are not certain they like mathematics. However, for those who do like the subject, and have not experienced difficulty with the theory of mathematics they have met in school and Freshman year, it is an opportunity for much pleasure and profit...
...signal flags dear to every sailor's heart. By the tactics of 100 years ago they meant, "Splice the Main-Brace," i.e., repair the stays holding up the middle of a frigate's three masts. By venerable naval usage "Splice the Main-Brace" means to issue an extra round of navy rum to every man jack aboard ship. Again the fleet...
...order to do away with competition of several Houses for the choice date preceding the Eli clash, the idea developed to have a combined dance sponsored by all the committees, and featuring the biggest "name" band at the time available. In addition, it is expected that extra entertainment will include a floor show and guest stars, to rival one of Billy Rose's extravaganzas...