Word: latter
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...yards dash will bring together Haigh of Harvard and Boardman of Yale. The latter has the better record and greater experience and should win handily. Clerk of Harvard should secure third place, though Richards and Gleason may be counted on to finish well...
...Second nine was defeated at Exeter Saturday by the close score of 5 to 3. Exeter made three runs in the first inning, securing a lead which the Second nine was unable to overcome. Both Dudley and Coburn were tried in the box, the latter proving very effective, although lacking control. By poor work on the bases the second nine lost several chances to score...
...statute should be interpreted to mean that the Park Commission should not take more than $200,000 worth of land in one year, or that they should not expend money at a greater rate than $200,000 a year for land so taken. The respondents claimed that the latter was the true interpretation of the law, and that they were therefore entitled to purchase the tract of land in question; for as the board expended but 463,000 last year, there was a balance of $137,000 in the treasury which could be legally devoted to their purposes this year...
...husbands who have gone to fight the Indians. When Cavendishe, who is one of the leaders in the expedition, returns to Salem, he decides to forbid public love-making. In an effort to evade this law, Charitie sends a love message to Portentous; but owing to a misconception, the latter believes his suit hopeless and attempts suicide. Just at this time the two exiles arrive by ship and are allowed to remain after examination. As they go in search of lodgings, Mothere Broomstycke and her crew of witches arrive. A soul-harrowing song ensues. The pirate now appears, learns that...
...game between the No Names and Incognitos was rather one-sided. The latter team played a good fielding game but was unable to hit the ball. The No Names played strongly and won out with ease...