Word: sevens
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...autumn of 1866 saw two games in which the Harvard nine were engaged, and both victories: over the "Beacons," 53 to 18, and the "Trimountains," 33 to 16. But although winning seven out of thirteen games, the nine lost the silver ball and the college championship...
There seems to be much complaint of their fare among the waiters of Memorial. They say it is not so good as it ought to be. For, first, they are compelled to be on hand every morning by seven o'clock for breakfast. Even then it is likely not to be ready; if ready, 'tis so rudely prepared, or, otherwise, so inedible, being mere outside trimmings of meat somewhat stewed or parboiled, as almost to cause a riot among them. All the help eat at this time; but for the waiters alone it is a regular meal; for the other...
There is no telling how long the people of this town will have to pay six cents for a five-cent ride on a four-cent car. There is no telling how soon they may have to pay seven cents for a four cent ride on a three-cent car. The men who own the place are not giving the their plans away. - Philadelphia Press. That's the way we feel in Cambridge...
...rowing, ropes are suspended from the ceiling and fastened under the ends of the boat. After a few strokes have been taken the water begins to dash violently, and waves ten or twenty inches in height are formed, which travel in a circular direction and form whirlpools about seven feet in diameter. When the men first began to row ordinary oars were used, but it was found too hard work to use them in such a small space of still water. Then triangular shaped pieces, comprising two-thirds of the blades, were cut out, thus allowing part of the water...
...President Hayes has been appointed a trustee of the Ohio State University for seven years...