Word: poorness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Executive Committee, Professor F. G. Peabody, H. W. Poor, W. H. Nagle, M. A. Bridgham, D. Anderson...
...final denouement, the fierce Abu Abdela, at the point of the sword, makes the Grand Inquisitor take Kazooka for his bride, much to the stately official's chagrin, while Gitana and her mother lead off poor Carlos by the ears. The ending, like that of all comic operas, is, of course, most happy, and Don Manuel, the virtuous Alcayde finally wins the hand of the orphan maid, Farina...
...Ninety-six and Ninety-nine played a five-inning practice game, and, although Ninety-nine had in a number of substitutes the score was a tie-4 to 4. The batting of the Freshman nine was rather better than that of '96, but the fielding of both teams was poor. The teams were made up as follows...
Ninety-six rowed a rather uneven race, several of the men rowing different strokes. Ninety-eight and Ninety-seven spurted prettily toward the finish, but for the rest their work was poor. The day and the condition of the water could not have been better for the race. The tide and wind both favored the crews slightly, though not enough to make any appreciable difference. At about six o'clock the crews were stationed near the Longwood bridge, preparatory to starting. Ninety-seven had the best course on the right bank, with Ninety-eight, Ninety-six and Ninety-nine strung...
...give the Seniors a surprise. The Sophomores have rather the more powerful men and with a head wind should do particularly well, while the Juniors hope for a fair wind. Each crew has plenty of supporters who have confidence in its ability. The Freshmen had been rowing in very poor form until within the last two weeks. Under Perkins's coaching they show remarkable improvement and promise to be above the average. They have only been in a shell for a short time and on account of their inexperience can hardly be expected to finish ahead...