Word: short
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Harvard was first at the bat. Linn sent a grounder to second who fumbled and Linn was safe at first. Howland followed with a short hit, but was not out on account of an error of Knickerbocker's. Willard got first on a short hit, but stupid base-running by Linn and Howland resulted in their being caught between bases and put out. Henshaw got first on balls, but Mumford put the side out by a short fly to first. The base-running in this inning was the worst part of the Harvard game. Princeton started off well. Durell with...
...Jose Coach" is a short sketch of California stage life by Mr. Frederick L. Duncan. It is a very good piece of description, the introduction being especially vivid. The idea is not new but the treatment is excellent, maintaining the interest to the very end. "Topics of the Day" include a thoughtful and suggestive letter to the freshman class, and a communication on the mutilation of library books, both of which are well worth reading, The former deserves the attention and reflection not only of those to whom it is addressed, but of every other man in college, treating...
...regular monthly meeting of the Exeter club was held last evening in the Delta Upsilon society on Brattle street. A short business meeting was held at which it was decided to postpone the dinner of the club until next autumn. After the business part of the meeting, Professor George A. Wentworth of Exeter, who was the guest of the evening, gave an informal talk, urging especially a co-operation on the part of them-the alumni-with the efforts of the faculty and trustees. Mr. Kittredge and Mr. Sawin were also called upon, and were received enthusiastically...
...first inning Linn got his base balls, took second on a wild pitch, third on a passed ball, and was fielded out at the home plate on Quackenbess's short hit to Ames. Howland got his base on balls, took second and third on Linn's out, and came home on Willard's fly to left. Quackenboss was out trying to steal third, and Willard flied out. Durell made a slow hit to theinfield and was forced out at second. Dana's fly to Hawley was muffed; he took second and third on a base on balls and a passed...
...Brookline bridge promptly at 3 p. m. The stern of eachshell will be held from a boat attached to a rope stretched across the river. As soon as the shells are in position, one long whistle will be blown as a preparatory signal. Twenty seconds after this signal three short sharp whistles will signify "Are you ready...