Word: crowding
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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YESTERDAY afternoon a large crowd assembled on Jarvis Field to see the remarkable game of ball between the "Harvard Picked Nine" and the "Hod-lifters of Sever Hall." The features of the game were, the Borsair's sharp work as pitcher, the able support the Frauditor gave him behind the bat, and the fine fielding of Blister. We only have space to give a detailed account of the first inning. At precisely three o'clock the Borsair, gracefully poising himself on one toe, let fly the sphere. Moriarty, for the Hod-lifters, amid cries of the crowd...
...time I watched the different types of beauty, - but so much beauty is intoxicating. The brilliant crowd began to oppress me, and I walked over to my room. It was still occupied by the guests of the man who had borrowed it. I sat down on the window-seat outside, and could hear the conversation within...
Lamb, as usual, occupied much valuable time in posing for the crowd, and it would seem fitting to introduce in the new rules for the College championship some regulation in regard to unnecessary delay in the delivery of the ball...
...largely attended. Memorial Hall was filled during the afternoon and evening, and for the first time within out recollection it was possible to dance there with comfort. The success of the dancing was due to the efforts of the ushers, who, by constant care, succeeded in managing the crowd in such a way as to keep the floor clear. Great credit is also due to the marshals, Mr. Bowen, Mr. Crocker, and Mr. Mercer, for their excellent management, and the thanks of both the Class of '79 and of the College are due to the Class-Day Committee...
which, being interpreted, means, "Harvard University, alas! too near the Mabille Garden." To be sure, it is not yet within easy walking distance. To the ardent and inquiring youth one cannot yet answer, "Second turning on the left, follow the crowd and there you are"; but still it is too near to make both ends meet comfortably on an allowance of $2,000 a year...