Word: splendid
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...seems to us that to supplement Mill with the study of Cairnes, one of the ablest and most thorough of modern economists, will be of great benefit to students of Political Economy, while a series of lectures on such intensely practical questions as division B covers, offers a splendid opportunity for instruction in very important subjects. We are glad to see that the department of Political Economy is to be conducted next year in such an interesting and satisfactory manner...
...hammer over 91 feet, but unluckily he stepped over the mark, so this throw could not be counted. But on the fourth trial he covered 90 ft. 1 in., breaking the previous record made by Mr. Kip of Harvard, in the inter-collegiate games of 1883. Chamberlain threw in splendid style, and it would not be surprising if he broke his record in New York. Gibson was second with 81 ft. 4 in. to his credit...
This afternoon the University Athletic Meeting occurs on Holmes Field. The large number of entries, and the splendid records of many of the contestants, promise a very interesting series of events, and we may confidently expect that the work done this afternoon will do great credit to the college. Under the supervision of our efficient trainer, the track athletics of Harvard are in a more flourishing condition than ever before in the history of the college. Both old and new men this year seem filled with an enthusiasm which it is very gratifying to see, while the results attained...
...anything with Smith's pitching, 11 men striking out in 7 innings. Harvard sized up Gunderson from the very first inning, and pounded him all over the field during the game. In the seventh, Harvard led off with five successive hits. With two men on bases Willard made a splendid hit to right field for four bags. The ball struck on the hill and rolled way up to a building. It was the longest drive ever seen on the grounds. When the fielder reached the ball, Willard was within 40 feet of the home plate...
...social resort and a place for exercise, and numbers among its members some of the most famous athletes of New York. Every week a "boxing-night" is announced, and the contest is generally well attended. To athletes and non-athletes alike, a visit to the club-house with its splendid appointments, cannot fail to be interesting...