Word: pitching
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...unfavorable condition of Russian music publishing houses. In Paris his reputation ranks with that of Strawinsky, and his "Song Without Words" written for Mme. Koshetz seems to bear this statement out. In the weird middle section with its dissonant rustling of strings, which would tax the pitch of any singer, the voice rang true. The Moussorgsky "Dance and Revery" from "The Fair of Sorotchinsk" was sung with great dash and vigor, although Liadow's orchestration was ineffective. The orchestral accompaniment of these songs, through no fault of Mr. Monteux, might have been more even...
...Stands", there were at least two different versions of how far the song had advanced, and in what key it was being played. By the time we got to "Fight! fight! fight!" we in the back realized that we were a few measures behind, and considerably off pitch...
Morrell will probably be the choice to pitch against the Crimson, since he has been unusually affective in several games, although off form in others. Against M. A. C. he pitched a sensational no-hit, no-run, no-reach victory, 11-0. Among his other victims are Fordham. Wesleyan, Bowdoin, and Brown. If the need presents itself, Colucci will step in for mound duty. On the offensive, Loud and White are dangerous base runners, and Kirshstein, though rather clumsy and slow, is a heavy hitter. Weafer is the most dependable batsman...
...expected that Goode will start the game today, but he will not on any account pitch over half the game, for his efforts will be needed in full force for the opening game with Yale on Tuesday. Coach Slattery believes Tufts will be a difficult aggregation to beat. In reserve he will have Russell and Hobbs, the latter of whom made an unexpectedly good showing against Fordham as a relief pitcher. He may get a chance against the Blue Captain Emmons will start at second, but should his ankle prove too weak, he will retire in favor of Buell...
...hour days as much as the founders of our country once did in twelve, thirteen and fourteen. The demand for shorter and shorter hours is thus the natural accompaniment of our industrial development. It furthermore puts continual pressure on the employers to keep their plants at the highest possible pitch of efficiency...