Word: sharpness
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...They batted well and fielded poorly, as a general thing. In the latter part of the game the Bostons seemed to bat with much more success, and then the Harvards did the most disastrous fumbling and muffing. In the first half of the game there were many instances of sharp and accurate fielding done by both Nines, and the few spectators were often constrained to take their hands out of their pockets and applaud. Notwithstanding the numerous errors which our Nine were guilty of, the game showed plainly that practice alone is needed. The fact that much of the good...
...Harvards were sent first to the bat, and scored 27, with 9 extras. The bowling of both Watts and Pettin was very effective, Sullivan and Rives being the only ones who made much resistance. The Mayflowers fielded well. Their diminutive long-stop was especially agile; and Temple made a sharp catch from Walker...
...whirl the sharp sleet 'gainst the pane...
...sharp relief, because so near...
...said, "You 're sharp...