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...audience was assembled in Sever 11 and listened to an entertaining and instructive lecture. The effect of modern railroads upon social growth was the first topic discussed by Professor Hadley. The necessity of government legislation was made clear, by showing that all the evils of various state laws would result unless the United States took the matter in charge. After a short resume of the history of the railroads in the United States the question of "special rates" was considered. Very often in the administration of railroads it happens that additional traffic can be secured if the price of transportation...
...amateur base-ball arena, as best represented by the college nines, has really done nothing to make the game interesting this season, and as a result small figure and pitching contests may be expected. Their rules encourage wild pitching as much as ever and handicap the batsman, and were adopted, apparently, without a thorough study or acquaintance with the principles of the game or the innovations made by the professional organizations. It is a fact that at the meeting held in this city to form a new college league, there was scarcely a representative who had any positive information about...
...league did a really great thing in responding to the imperative cry for more batting, base running and fielding, and less strike-outs. The result will be less strike-outs in the professional contests, while the condition of affairs in the colleges will be as unsatisfactory as ever. Nothing has been done to prevent any tyro from entering the pitcher's box and depending upon mere speed for effectiveness. Last year the Yale, Harvard and Princeton pitchers averaged over 10 strike-outs to a game. The average may be somewhat less this year, but will be doubtless disproportionate...
SPRING-BOARD LEAPING.R. T. Osgood, '87; L. Frothingham, V. S.; B. C. Stevenson, '90, and A. T. Dudley, '87, were entered in this event. Osgood and Stevenson did some pretty good leaping and the contest between them was quite interesting. The result was a tie; both Osgood and Stevenson cleared 8 feet 10 1-2 inches. This is the first time that this event has been on the list of events...
TUG-OF-WAR.Much interest had been manifested in the result of the tug-of-war contest which was to decide whether '88 would be able to withstand the efforts of the freshman team, which came to them fresh from its victory over the sophomore and various local teams. Hearty applause was given to the contestants as they appeared on the floor of the gymnasium. '88 had the south end. Word was given without much delay. The hearts of the freshmen were gleeful when the ball went down, showing that '90 had the drop by a little over two inches. In about half...