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...base hit with the bases full, netted Harvard three runs, none earned. This closed the run getting as Wiestling and Foster both flied out. For Yale, Hunt led off with a two base hit, was advanced a base by Spencer's sacrifice, and came in on an attempt by Campbell to field him out at the plate on Dann's hit to third. Dann was left on second by the next two men striking...
...authoritatively stated that the Cambridge (Eng.) crew will cross the water if the sum of six hundred pounds is raised. There was an attempt to raise the sum from the various colleges but as this attempt proved futile, a personal subscription paper has been started...
...minded person can call it in question. While it is now evident that her admission to the League was a mistake, it is no less evident that her management have done all in their power to fulfil their obligations. This we think is clearly shown by their offer to attempt insure the other associations against any loss through their resignation, by the division of the entire balance in their treasury. In conclusion we would say that it is extremely unlikely that Columbia's place in the league will be filled this season, as no college club could be found...
...James" remarks, the Vice-President's arguments do not convince, why did "James" feel called upon to attempt a refutation? The trouble with the "faithful" but "incredulous" "James" is, "he means well, but doesn't know...
These courses cover valuable fields of knowledge which heretofore have been little traversed, except by special students. The King James version of the Bible, in particular, has never received the attention to which its peculiar literary merits entitle it. An attempt has been made to convince the public that as a translation it is a poor and inadequate piece of work. That question it is not worth while here to discuss; but it still bids fair to remain among the imperishable classics of our tongue. For its extraordinary merits as a piece of English place it above the rank...