Word: playing
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...those that were made were mostly excusable. Ernst's pitching was effective, and he was well supported by Thatcher, whose throwing to the bases was a feature of the game; in this respect, as well as in many others, he has improved much since last year. Wright's play on first base left nothing to be desired. Leeds, at short-stop, played finely, and is evidently working for a good record this year...
...hover o'er the brook, and play upon...
...foot-ball subscriptions. It is this fear of a lack of money support, more than an apprehension that the counsel offered in the Advocate will be ultimately adopted, which induces us to present the other side of the question. Without disputing that the game of foot-ball can be played later into the fall than other sports, and consequently more men can engage in it, we do not consider this any reason for neglecting the sport in the spring. In our opinion, the University is large enough to allow of each sport being well represented at any season...
...University Nine will play the Lowells at Lowell on Fast Day, April...
...societies have so large expenses that the proper management of their funds requires a considerable degree of financial experience. It has been the custom from time immemorial to appoint to the office of treasurer some student whose life has, until that moment, been divided between study and play, and whose time is generally pretty thoroughly occupied without his financial duties. The result of this arrangement is that, although no instance of dishonesty has ever come to our knowledge, the financial management of almost every society is constantly changing hands, is constantly confided to the care of inexperienced young...