Word: slugged
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Harvard nine is in daily practice. They have an ample cage to practice in where they "slug" bars sand-filled, and go through the other mysteries of "throw us a catch, Jimmy;" * * * Their battery, with few exceptions, remains unchanged. Phillips, last year's 3rd base in now captain, vice Beman resigned. Smith, (olim second base) is pitcher; his forte is "drops and curves." * * * The same men are on the crew this year, except Penrose and Starron. Mumford is captain, vice Storm resigned. - Harvard athletics in Cornell...
...game is demoralizing to the spectators mainly through its brutality; unfair play they usually fail to recognize. We often heard cries of "kill him." "break his neck" "slug him," "hit him," "knock him down," from those around...
...very few blows were given in this round. In the first bout of the second round Page received a heavy blow on the eye, after which both men warmed to their work. Lee succeeded in getting in some telling strokes. At one time, having shown a strong desire to "slug" one another, the men were promptly hissed. Page did very handsome work, but seemed desirous of striking low, so that he often exposed himself to his opponent. The prize was awarded...