Word: shower
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...lost all control of the ball, went out to centre field and Winslow came in to pitch. For Yale, Bremner made a run on a base on balls, a steal, and Smith's fumble of Hopkins' hit. Then again, play was stopped for a time to wait for another shower to pass over. When it cleared up and the game was resumed, Nichols made a base hit, but was forced out at second by Coolidge. Coolidge stole second but the next two men struck out, leaving him there...
Yesterday's shower brought the practice of the nine and lacrosse men to a sudden stop...
...desire to call attention to an editorial which recently appeared in the Advocate in regard to the unsatisfactory arrangements for hot and cold water in the shower bath at the gymnasium. From time to time complaints of this nature have been made but hitherto with no result. As the shower bath is so constantly in demand, any trouble in its arrangements for using the water must necessarily annoy a large number of students. We hope the authorities at the gymnasium will turn their attention to these complaints and endeavor to remedy the trouble as soon as possible...
Next comes various directions as to the quality and quantity of clothing to be worn in heat and cold. "Clothing should be easy, compression should be avoided." A daily bath is recommended to all. "The cold morning sponge or shower bath is refreshing, but it should be taken in a warm room, and only when the skin is well reddened by subsequent rubbing." A soap and warm water bath should be taken at least once a week. The student should always have at least eight hours sleep, and if any is lost, Dr. Wilder says it should be made...
...gathering clouds kept many from coming to yesterday's game, and only about 500 spectators were on the grounds. The game was called for 3 o'clock, but just before this a heavy shower came up, and delayed the game for half an hour. Yale came first to the bat. The wet grass made the ball slippery, and Winslow was obliged to give Hubbard his base on balls. A wild pitch sent him to third, and Griggs' fly to centre let him score, giving Yale her first run. Harvard did not score in the first inning, but in the second...