Word: splendid
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...from Briggs to Simons on Nash's attempted sacrifice. Dennie drew another pass that advanced Nash to second. Raymond then drove the ball to left field just out of Dana's reach, sending two runs over the plate. Staff followed with a hit to centre, but Harvey by a splendid throw to Brown prevented another...
...fact that the Boston Museum of Fine Arts is closed from May 1 to October 1 while the transfer to the new building is being made, some of this best statues and pictures have been sent to the Fogg Art Museum for the summer. This will afford a splendid chance for men interested in Fine Arts to see some of the best pictures and marbles without going into Boston...
...work of the University crew seemed to be fairly good, although at times the finish was poor and the slides uneven. The crew was also inclined to shorten, and the blade work of some of the men was very erratic. The second crew rowed the last half-mile in splendid form...
...half-mile post the two boats were even. Soon after passing this mark Oxford was leading, but again at Hammer-smith Bridge the crews were even. The long and powerful stroke of Oxford now began to tell, and Cambridge dropped back. Twice again Cambridge caught Oxford, once by a splendid spurt at Thorneycroft. At Barnes Bridge, one half-mile from the finish, Oxford was leading by half a length and increasing this lead with every stroke. Oxford crossed the line a winner by three and one-half lengths...
...Worcester '82, president of the Association of Harvard Engineers for the past year, presided and introduced as the first speaker Professor F. L. Kennedy '92, secretary and treasurer of the association. Professor Kennedy spoke briefly on the splendid prospects of the new graduate society, which, beginning with a membership of 63, now has nearly 300 members. M. T. Rogers '08, president of the Engineering Society, spoke of the growing importance of the annual meeting. Hon. J. J. Myers '69, trustee of the McKay fund, eulogized the donor of the fund for his breadth of character and his wonderful scientific knowledge...