Word: splendid
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...race was started at 10 minutes past six with a rough sea, a steadily increasing northeast wind blowing, and a fine rain falling. '99 caught the water first, but 1900 immediately took the lead, and rowing in splendid form, began to draw away from the other crews. Half way to the bridge they were nearly a length ahead of '98, the second crew, and rowing easily at thirty-two strokes to the minute. '99 was last and 1901 and the Law School eight were just behind the Seniors. This order was maintained through the bridge, though '98 was gaining...
...related by one of his friends effectively shows the spirit which actuated him. Not long ago this friend presented him with a book on the fly leaf of which he had written: "To Citizen Black from one of his constituents." In reading it Mr. Black said thoughtfully, "What a splendid distinction it would be to have it said by the world: "He was a worthy citizen.'" Such distinction was won by Morris Black, and his record may well be emulated by college...
...York Times, Sunday, will contain a splendid half-tone picture of Professor Norton and a history of his life. Also many brilliant features. Orders will be served by S. F. Alexander, Sunday and during the week. "The New York Times," Memorial Hall News Stand...
...whole 'Varsity baseball squad practiced on Holmes Field yesterday afternoon for the first time this season. The diamond had been well rolled, and as a result was in splendid condition for this time of year...
...most of the coaching up to this time but since the 'varsity crew candidates have been called out, J. O. Rodgers '98, who had charge of last year's freshman crew, has been given complete control. About thirty men remain from the last reduction in numbers and these give splendid prospect for a strong freshman crew this year. The readiness with which the fall freshman crew mastered the stroke as far as it was possible in so short a time, and the good showing they made in the fall regatta, augurs well for ultimate success...