Word: strongly
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...game of Tuesday was called at 4.30 P. M. with the Harvards at the bat. A. W. Perry, Harvard, '76, was chosen umpire, but was obliged to retire after the first inning, to prevent the strong wind permanently affecting his eyes, injured in a game a few weeks previous. Wm. Mason, Harvard, '76, was chosen to fill his place...
...authors, gleaning here a little and there a little, but neglecting the great value of a thorough study of their works. A judicious selection of some of the really valuable works of standard authors will afford variety enough for all practical purposes; for it would be better to be strong on a few well-chosen works than superficial on a great many and ill-arranged ones. From all the authors it is possible to make such a selection, which, while not extended, will introduce enough to afford a sound knowledge of literature, both past and present; to confine...
Their meal was spent; strong hands grew trembling, weak...
This was our third game with Princeton, and, as she was defeated in both the former games, a like result was looked for in this one. Our men, however, had to cope with a remarkably strong Nine, flushed with their victory of 10 to 9 over Yale, and anxious to hang the Harvard scalp in the New Jersey wigwam. Our Nine, owing in part to their crippled condition, but principally to their traditional weak batting, was hardly equal to the occasion. The game was an exciting one, and the score, 3 to 1, was, we believe, the smallest ever made...
...That seems early enough. In fact, I think Cowan is a little too strong in his statements. Burned my cigarette papers, gave away my pipes, and swore never to use tobacco again. Never! I am also going to Commons. I think the plain but nutritious food will be beneficial...