Word: standing
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Crimson, summoned the Harvard delegation of almost 200 to a point behind first base, where the party took seats upon the turf, and prepared to give a hearty support to the Cambridge nine. Looking from this point the scene was a very beautiful one, taking in the ground stand with its crowded audience; the long lines of carriages, bright with the blue parasols of their fair occupants; the level turf of the diamond, dotted here and there with crimson or blue clad players, the whole standing out distinctly against back-ground of the clear May sky. Repeated cheers welcomed...
...nine deserves all the recognition possible at the hands of the college, for they have thus far shown their ability to "brace" by hard work, and not by any special ability of their own: if, therefore, they should lose this game through half hearted suppor here, they would certainly stand a poor chance of winning one at Yale in the face of an organized system of universal howling...
...meeting was held last night in Holden Chapel, to decide what course should be taken about the erection of a suitable grand stand on Holmes Field. Mr. C. H. Atkinson was elected chairman, and H. A. Taylor secretary of the meeting. The following committee was elected: Fessenden, '86; Russell, '87; and Herron, '87. The committee was authorized to collect subscriptions, and to appoint two assistants from each class to aid in canvassing the college. After considerable discussion as to the expense and size of a grand stand, the committee was directed to examine other plans, in addition...
...track committee decided to call a meeting this evening in Holden Chapel for the purpose of considering what arrangements should be made towards the collection of money and the erection of a grand stand on Holmes Field. The plan that the track committee wishes the college to approve and ratify is, that a committee of three shall be elected which shall have control over the plans and expenditures of monies for the grand stand. The committee which had charge of the matter in 1883 procured plans for a stand the estimated expense of which is $14,949.00. It is planned...
...CURTIS, JR.COLLEGE. MEETING. Meeting of the whole College in Holden Chapel at 7.30 for the purpose of considering what arrangements should be made towards the erection of a grand stand on Holmes Field...