Word: set
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...William's gift of reproductions of German sculpture to the Germanic Museum, several prominent citizens of Berlin have, contributed valuable works and are showing great interest in the new museum. These gifts, together with those from Emperor William, are expected to arrive here in February and will be immediately set up in the Museum building, the expenses being defrayed from funds contributed by the Germanic Museum Association...
...first two sets of the match were rather one-sided as Leonard and Warland showed themselves superior to their opponents in every part of the game, both men winning many points by their hard service and accurate placing. Lyon was erratic in the first two sets and did not seem to be able to return the swift balls of his opponents. His playing, however, improved in the third set which he and Bishop won by a score of 6-4. The fifth game of this set was very exciting and was marked by well-placed balls on both sides...
...first set was won by the Larneds owing to their superior team play and accurate placing, but Bishop and Lyon soon braced up and by brilliant net play and hard smashing pulled out the next three sets and the match. Lyon was very effective and his overhead smashes and hard ground strokes gained many points. The Larneds lost much of their speed and control in the latter part of the match and their defeat is due largely to this fact...
...Athletic Committee has set aside a portion of Soldiers Field for the use of the team, but, as it is not yet in a condition to be played on, Holmes Field will be used until the new ground has been made ready...
...finals between Warland and Blagden were exceedingly hard fought throughout, both men playing swift, brilliant games. Although Blagden often won on his swift service and hard drives from the back court, Warland was generally steadier and superior at the net. After the first set, in which both players were somewhat erratic. Blagden settled down and easily won the second, 6-2. Warland then quickly took the third set at 6-2. In the fourth set, which was by far the hardest, the playing was excellent on both sides, but Blagden by forcing the game with the score 3-1 against...