Word: successful
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...take pleasure in congratulating the management of the nine on its energy in taking the initiatory steps so early in the season. It argues well for the success of our nine, and, although games may have to be abolished, there is no one who will not deem this step wise, if it is done in the interest of the 'Varsity team...
...cause of base-ball in the University. The plan proposed by the management is intended to meet this trouble. This plan is the establishing of a second nine. It has been tried before, but has always ended in failure, principally because not enough attention was paid to its success. The present plan is to have this nine well organized and disciplined, to give the members uniforms, and a training table if they so desire. The nine will have its own captain and manager, and games will be arranged for it. It will also be a part of their work...
...consecutive hours. The sparring was good, although there was more slugging at times then should characterize a friendly bout between gentlemen. The wrestling was not as good as we have seen it, and there was a little too much of it. However, the meeting was, on the whole, a success, and the management of the H. A. A. is certainly to be congratulated on its energy in getting so many entries for the events...
From an athletic standpoint, the meeting of the H. A. A. on Saturday last was a great success. It was, however, rather too drawn out to suit the spectators, who were present in large numbers. It was pleasing to see that the meeting began promptly at the advertised time, otherwise it would have been unbearable. The first event was putting the shot. Pennypacker, '88, and Gibson, '88, were the only contestants. Pennypacker won the event with a throw of 37 ft. 9 1-2 in., Gibson's best put being 35 ft. 2 in. Mr. D. C. Chamberlain...
...meeting of H. A. A. to-day, is a great success in point of the number of entries. The wrestling brought out an unusual number of men, while the entries for sparring far exceed those of last year. The doors of the gymnasium will be opened at one o'clock as usual, in order to avoid a jam, and the first event will be started promptly at two. The entries are here given. The events will come off in the following manner...