Word: splendid
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...splendid play of the Harvard team in the last five innings, however, encouraged their supporters; their "unflinching pluck" in playing a losing game as they did, being loudly praised. "The fielders all did well," said the Advocate, "the captain worked hard and steadily, and will continue to do so. We firmly believe our nine is not irrevocably beaten...
...victories in which Yale's standard has been carried so valiantly to the fore. But, while you so generously insist on giving so much credit to the 'Cook Stroke,' let me remind you that the most scientific principles would have gone for nothing without the skill and brawn, the splendid discipline and the unswerving confidence of the men in the value of these principles...
...sheltered under its roof From that performance and subscriptions since received, a few thousands are already in the treasury of the permanent fund. The colleges appeal for final success to the wider circle of their friends in the same spirit of faith which of itself, and in results already splendid. is a sufficient guarantee for the worth and permanence of the School at Athens...
...large number of students made use of the toboggan slides at Corey Hill and Wright's Hill last evening. Both slides were in splendid condition, the one at Wright's Hill being one glare...
...would like to call attention to the opportunity which will be given this evening to meet Dr. Brooks socially. An important feature of the newly instituted system of college pastors is the splendid opportunity thus given to come in contact with men eminent in the outside world. The exercises in chapel tend to bring this about to a great extent, but an hour spent informally with these men in their rooms, is of infinitely greater pleasure and value. We would add, also, that this evening will be the last evening at hone with Dr. Brooks as the time...