Word: grounded
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Coolidge was unable to get the ball back in time to catch Law at the plate. Another rally in the eighth, however, almost succeeded in evening up the count. Lee led off with a pretty triple to left field which rolled way past Knowles. Tibbott was out on a ground ball to short. Then Hoyt smashed what looked to be a clean hi through the pitcher's box, but by a brilliant stop Mahan managed to head it off and throw it to Harte in time to catch Lee between third and home. Driggs drew a base on balls...
...seven hundred athletes who come from colleges scattered over the country from the Pacific to the Atlantic, Harvard extends the heartiest reception. Present conditions have caused the track to become the largest and most representative meeting ground for the students of all colleges. In no other sport or academic activity do so many men from different colleges gather to compete in general games. For this reason it is a great privilege for Harvard to receive these athletes as her guests...
...proofreading is extraordinary. For example, the pictures of buildings are arranged as they would be met in a walk around the Yard and out from it by the most natural courses. The pictures of the Senior class--for most Seniors the principal feature of the book--have better back ground than before, and gain by being slightly reduced to show more of the figure. The proportion of pictures that has been secured--626 out of a possible 670--speaks for the vigor with which the committee has collected material...
...dead run, the rest of the party not realizing, however, that Savage's mount was running away until he was several blocks distant. Near the corner of Brookline street a trolley car is alleged to have struck the horse, killing the animal instantly and throwing the rider to the ground. The latter was immediately conveyed to a nearby firehouse, where first aid was administered and an ambulance telephoned for, which took him to the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital near the Medical School...
...American government has been remarkable. It has given them ability to successfully combat their economic, hygienic, educational, and political problems. It has developed a strong public opinion and capable leaders. The American government has fitted the Filipinos for immediate independence. The affirmative case is based on the ground that the Philippines are untenable, can care for themselves, and are better if left alone...