Word: superiority
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...second floor of the building contains the gymnasium, which has been furnished entirely by Dr Sargent. In many respects it is superior to any gymnasium in the country. On the third floor are the tennis courts, the supplies for which have been furnished by Henry Ditson, of the firm of Wright and Ditson. Many of the best tennis players in the country are members of the club, among whom are Messrs. R. D. Sears and Pettit. The club now contains about 1200 members, and there are many names on the waiting list. It is probable that the membership will soon...
...Yale greatly outdated Harvard, but the game was won through superior fielding. Harvard, 22; Yale, 19. Two games were arranged with Yale, both of which were won by Harvard through strong uphill play, and in 1873 two games were played with a like result...
...observations which have been made by means of the Lick telescope. A comparison of the results of the observations taken by Prof. Holden by means of the Lick telescope, and the results obtained by means of the best English and American telescopes shows that the Lick lens is immeasurably superior to any of its predecessors. Formerly there was supposed to be only one star, called Alpha Lyre or Vega, within the ring of the nebula of the constellation Lyra, but recently five stars have been clearly defined within this ring, and an immense amount of detail concerning the structure...
...purpose to show that such practice would increase the chances of victory, but we do not mean to say that we should always beat Yale if allowed to practice with professionals, nor always succumb if the permission is refused. Practice with a superior team is always of the greatest benefit...
...Banjo Club began work early in the season and has worked hard ever since. The pieces are all new and of much superior selection than those of previous years. The outlook for a very creditable concert, especially from the Glee and Banjo clubs, is decidedly promising...