Word: boston
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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Harvard vs. Boston, Boston Grounds...
...degenerated into a patronizing feeling of superiority. This is not only Harvard's first victory over the "Reds," but also their first defeat at the hands of an amateur organization, and the result will no doubt be of great benefit to both, encouraging Harvard, while, if nothing more, impressing Boston with a sense of the "glorious uncertainty" of Base Ball. The day was cold, the attendance slight, and yet the game was one of unusual interest; the presence of the "veterans" Bush, Wells, and McKim in the field adding not a little to the pleasure of both spectators and players...
...credited to him, and that an overthrow to third. Hooper pitched finely, as usual. At the close of the seventh inning the score stood 13 to 21, in favor of Harvard, and at this point the game should, without question, have been called; but it was allowed to continue, Boston scoring six in the eighth with no additional runs for Harvard. Although now quite dark, an attempt was made to play the ninth inning, but it was evident to all that it could not be completed, and if Harvard looked with indifference on the number of runs made, the "Reds...
...HARVARD. BOSTON...