Word: powerful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...seniors braced a little in the fourth and shut Eighty-eight out with three men left on bases. Eighty-eight however, took vengeance for this in the next inning by making seven runs, on three bases on balls, Power's muff of Thayer's fly, two sacrifices and Bailey's single. Another run was added in the sixth on Gallivan's and Bailey's singles. After two men were out in the seventh, Foss made a two-bagger but was left on second by Thayer's out at first. A wild throw, a muffed thrown ball and several passed balls...
Earned runs-'88, 5; '87, 1. Two base hit-Foss. Three base hit-Foss. First base on balls-Litchfield, 1; Power, 4; Palmer, 2. First base on errors-'87, 7; '88, 15. Struck out by-Litchfield, 1; Power, 5; Palmer, 2. Double plays-Austin and Foss. Passed balls-Thayer, 3; Manley, 10. Left on bases-'87, 2; '88, 8. Umpire-Mr. Downer, '89. Time...
...written in a narrative form, also, that there is only now and then occasion for anything more than the plain, straightforward, vigorous style than counts for so much in the admirableness of the whole work; but when there is occasion for a dramatic scene, it is always drawn with power and truth and (notwithstanding the appearance sometimes of gracefulness sacrificed for strength) secundum artem. In fact, the novel is sterling throughout. It is good in plot and workmanship, and in the portrayal and conception of character; it is natural and lifelike, and it is interesting. It is all this...
...place satisfactorily. As to Columbia's position in the matter, we believe no fair-minded person can call it in question. While it is now evident that her admission to the League was a mistake, it is no less evident that her management have done all in their power to fulfil their obligations. This we think is clearly shown by their offer to attempt insure the other associations against any loss through their resignation, by the division of the entire balance in their treasury. In conclusion we would say that it is extremely unlikely that Columbia's place...