Word: prospects
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Nine itself, nothing very definite can be said as yet, for a great many have signified their intention of trying for it, whose playing qualities are not known to the captain; but it is safe to say that there is plenty of good material, and from present appearances the prospect of a good Nine is very promising...
...make a clear statement of his case, and if it be substantiated by two or three others, it is all considered as negative testimony, and is entirely overturned by one man's evidence, provided only he be a graduate; this is especially the case if there be the slightest prospect of an admonition or suspension...