Word: recording
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...umpire at the bowler's wicket, shall have been pitched in a straight line from it to the striker's wicket, and would have hit it. The meeting was very fully attended. It is the first time in the history of the association that it has broken the record of conservatism and devotion to English custom. A number of able speeches were made, that of Mr. Newhall being especially convincing, and at times, when he referred to the English authorities, very witty and sarcastic. He referred to the time when rule xxiv was originally adopted, and described the cricket...
...they wish to outdo Eighty-eight in the contest for the class championship. The freshmen especially are advised to work hard and faithfully, for they have to meet the Yale freshmen in a contest which is not mere play by any means. If they wish even to approach the record made by Eighty-nine two years ago, they will need to put forth the strongest efforts. They must remember that they are about to engage in a contest for the athletic honor of their university as well as that of their class. We trust that...
General references: Speeches by Sen. Manderson, Cong. Record, Feb. 25 and March 9, 1888; speech by Sen. Turpie, Feb. 25, 1888; also the debates on the bill, Cong. Record, Feb. 25, 28, 29, March...
...Cheapens patriotism.- 2. It puts a premium on idleness and stimulates dishonesty and mendacity.- 3. It will pension persons who had no connection whatever with the war: Nation, 44, 131, 136; Nation, 45, 67; Bragg's speech in Cong. Record...
Yale has an exceptionally good tug-of-war team this year and will make a fine showing in the Mott Haven contest. Le Sassier, '88 S., who will undoubtedly pull number one on the team, broke the record for an individual pull last Thursday by working the spring up to 780 pounds and holding it at 700 for the time limit...