Word: proved
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...long expected race yesterday afternoon between the Harvard 'Varsity, Boston Athletic Club and Union Boat Club crews did not prove to be as close as had been of late anticipated. Harvard won easily, time 9 minutes 43 seconds. The second crew to cross the line was that of the Athletic club, which, however, was some four lengths of open water behind the 'varsity boat. The Union crew was last, and was about five lengths behind the Athletic Club eight...
...occasion of the spring concert is always a social event of some distincttion in the year, and the indications are that this concert will prove to be even more enjoyable than the average...
...support were stated clearly and concisely and at the same time a number of the experiments were performed to acts as illustrations of the arguments. It was a notable fact that while all the experiments were simple in their nature, they were all right to the point and proved convincingly what they were meant to prove. Professor Rowland then went to the subject of lightning rods and gave a very clear idea of the duties they were intended to perform, and the best way to arrange them for fulfilling the purposes for which they are used. The lecture...
...captain. A meeting was held last evening for the purpose of electing a man to fill the vacant position. J. S. Brown of Newport, R. I. was chosen. The resignation of Cady coming as it does just as the season is getting well under way is likely to prove a set back to the nine. The candidates have been under his supervision for the past few weeks and he had become well acquainted with their strong and weak points. Brown played with the 'varsity nine a game or two in the early part of the season. He will probably play...
...hoped that the plan will not be allowed to fall through as in previous years but will be carried out until the end of the season. There will be daily games between the nines except on days when the 'varsity has match games. Such an arrangement must prove benefical in many ways. The practice will be much better than that afforded by the games with weak amateur nines or with nines from the smaller colleges. What is most needed now is practice in batting, and this will be well provided as the second nine has an excellent battery. The plan...