Word: crowding
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...clock last Saturday night a large crowd gathered at Leavitt and Pierce's to witness the opening of the pool tournament. Two rounds were played, Wynne and Crane, Mastin and Crowninshield. The first three games were won by Wynne, but Crane, picking up, won the next five, securing the match. Play in this match was overcautious and rather uninteresting, each man fearing to break up the balls. The second bout, Mastin vs. Crowninshield, was won by Mastin; score, 5-2. On the whole, play was good, each contestant making brilliant shots. The next matches will be played to night...
...important games. The demand for these reserved seats comes from members of the University and is often greater than the supply and it seems to us only right that those who wish to bring ladies to the games should be as free as possible from the annoyances of a crowd and be able to secure their seats in advance. With this reduction in the price of season tickets, those who wish it can afford to buy a reserved seat ticket and everyone will be able to attend the games...
...important games. The demands for these reserved seats comes from members of the University and is often greater than the supply and it seems to us only right that those who wish to bring ladies to the games should be as free as possible from the annoyances of a crowd and be able to secure their seats in advance. With these reductions in the price of season-ticket those who wish it can afford to buy a reserved seat and everyone will be able to attend the games...
...February 22, in the M. I. T. Gymnasium, and this year the management have decided to give prizes in three open handicap events. This is quite an innovation but they mean to make it a successful one if possible. The sports come on a holiday so that a large crowd is hoped for. The contests in the closed events, especially in sparring, have in previous years, always been interesting, though not very scientific, and this year with the added attraction of the open events, for which several Harvard men have already signified their intention of entering, the boys...
...hung around the wire sides of the cage a thick cotton cloth. The benefits derived are two-fold. The light thereby is kept within the cage, an essential factor in afternoon practice. In addition, this seclusion admits of closer application to duties, since the presence of a large crowd of commenters is sure to distract the attention of the candidates...