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Word: pinches (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1929
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...announced that DeRham will supersede Samborski behind the bat. DeRham, who has been playing on the Second team, has been working with the University squad since the Seconds were disbanded, and it is quite probable that Coach Mahan may use him this afternoon. He was used as a pinch hitter for Spalding in the last inning of Saturday's game, and when he dons the catcher's mask this afternoon, he will be the fourth Crimson backstop to be used this season...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: HERRMANN ON MOUND AGAINST SPRINGFIELD | 6/10/1925 | See Source »

...Then throw in another seven according to taste; and season with a reading knowledge of Chinese or Sanscrit and an elementary knowledge of the other Mix thoroughly. Stir in liberal portions of athletics and, if possible, a select clan, or two to give the right tone Add an occasional pinch of sensuality, and soak for four years in alcohol. If the resulting mixture has the right consistency, stamp with an official seal, wrap in parchment, and lay on a shelf. These ingredients will produce an education of approved brand. It will pass current at face value ever after and will...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Persian University Letter No. 5 | 5/25/1925 | See Source »

Edwards, ace of Coach Tesreau's pitching staff, was on the mound for the home team, and although he was a bit wild with men on bases, he was especially effective when no Crimson score was imminent. He struck out 13 batters, until he was relieved for a pinch hitter in the eighth inning

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BASEBALL PLAYERS BOW BEFORE DARTMOUTH NINE | 5/11/1925 | See Source »

...belated rally by the Crimson in the ninth netted two runs on a hit by pitched ball and singles by Samborski and Tobin, who again came up to standard in a pinch...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BOWDOIN TROUNCES CRIMSON NINE 8-5 | 5/6/1925 | See Source »

...ground at intervals with this heavy instrument. One, two, three, four thuds and, at last, a ball came from the pit, Hagen putted, won the match. Rockefeller vs. Baker. John Davison Rockefeller, 86, drew from his pocket a pair of white cotton gloves, put them on. He took a pinch of sand out of a tee-box. "Take the honor," said George F. Baker, 85. About the first tee of the Hotel Ormond course, Ormond Beach, Fla., a group had gathered. Mr. Rockefeller placed his pinch of sand, poked a white ball onto the top of it, took a stance...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Golf: Feb. 16, 1925 | 2/16/1925 | See Source »

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