Word: hards
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1890-1899
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...that the men have gone and settled in various branches of the service, in the cavalry, volunteer militia, or naval reserves, it is well to think of them as what they are, patriotic servants of their country. It is hard to say in any single instance, "this man went only through love of adventure," or "that man desired subsequent political advancement," or "such a man has home ties which should have bound him." The question of enlistment is of an individual nature, one which every man has to decide for himself, and speaking generally each individual is the best judge...
...extremely encouraging. Under fair conditions they recently rowed a mile and a half time trial in 7m. 48s. The appearance of the men is splendid. They are an exceptionally well boated crew, and row a powerful long stroke, that has as its best features a strong drag and hard finish. Donovan who has entire charge of the coaching is fully satisfied with the men and has no doubt as to the crew's ability to win all its scheduled races...
Brown defeated Pennsylvania by the score of 16 to 0 at Providence yesterday. Sedgwick's pitching, Brown's hard hitting and fast fielding and Pennsylvania's errors combined to bring about the score...
...apology for a parody on a well known "Journal of Society"; the second, a sarcastic reference to Life's somewhat illogical war attitude. As a whole, however, the issue is but mediocre. A take-off on "Rupert of Hentzau" in its title promises well, but is overdone and rather hard to wade through. The usual "Lispings of Little Lew" also do not come up to expectations...
...make-up of the 'Varsity nine was considerably changed during the game. Cozzens started in to pitch, and for two innings proved very effective, but was found for three hard hits in the third. Fitz was then substituted and showed up unusually well, although he allowed four bases on balls. In the second inning, while attempting to steal second, Rand severely wrenched his knee, which has been troubling him of late. This unfortunate accident will probably prevent his playing again for some time. McCornick was then put in at right field, while Burgess and Lynch were moved to center...