Word: enjoys
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...encouragement, each nine is supported by a considerable number of friends. By running and tearing around the field as they do, the diamond is cut up in such a manner as to make the ground too rough and irregular for any other nines but ones like theirs to enjoy a game. It is an exceedingly disagreeable and difficult task to get the little "muckers" off the field after they once engage in an exciting game of ball, and numerous are the epithets launched against the lawful aggressors...
...Cambridge on Class Day; but, nevertheless, intended to buy their package of tickets in order to speculate on them. The only excuse for such action can be pure thoughtlessness as regards its result. As a result of this speculation, the most objectionable class in the community is enabled to enjoy Class Day. In no case are the tickets supposed to be sold to any one who will use them for this purpose...
There is no doubt that these games have been thoroughly enjoyed, both by the participants and by the spectators. Although the number of spectators has not been so large as to tax the capacity of Jarvis to its utmost, still a high pitch of excitement and enthusiasm has often been reached by the supporters of the rival clubs when the score was at all close. An opportunity has also been furnished, for those who enjoy a friendly game of base-ball, to have a quiet afternoon's fun without the arduous work of continual practice and training. We hope that...
...Saturday, there is little doubt but that this new branch of athletic sports would receive such encouragement as to secure its permanent existence at Harvard. To those who are actively interested in rowing, but who are not members of the regular crews, an excellent opportunity is now offered to enjoy their favorite sport, and what is more, to establish the custom of single scull rowing at Harvard. We hope that all such men who are able, will enter the race on Saturday. Even if the examinations are upon us, a far larger number of entries than at present should...
...another column a letter from a member of the faculty concerning the question of order in the yard, which ought now to occupy the mind of every student. The present state of affairs cannot continue. The building of surreptitious bon-fires at hours when none but the perpetrators can enjoy the noble sport, is conduct which is certainly worthy of the highest commendation and admiration, but it must necessarily fail to meet the craving of the college at large for an opportunity to relieve the excited emotions. Therefore, as a method of celebration, it may be safely considered henceforth...