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...Harvard, after Smith had flied out to Taylor, Winslow made a base hit, Crocker flied out to Taylor. and Keep made a pretty three-base hit bringing in Winslow. Baker hit a high fly to Kimball, who muffed the ball but caught it again in the most extraordinary manner before it hit the ground. Score, Amherst 9, Harvard...
...library and wander about in an aimless way, going from one alcove to another, taking down book after book, or listlessly turning over the volumes which lie upon the tables. Much of this seemingly need-less labor is, perhaps, necessary, but can undoubtedly be accomplished in a more quiet manner and with less annoyance to the other inmates of the library. Such complaints, although probably exaggerated, have more or less foundation, for it is certainly unpleasant to be interrupted in one's study by the carelessness of a few. A little attention to the convenience of all on the part...
...college to the fact that the Pierian Sodality will shortly give a 'solo' concert, assisted by Professor Paine. The strong desire of the students, and, indeed, of the residents of Cambridge, that Professor Paine should give an organ recital, has found frequent expression through our columns, and in this manner it will be partially gratified...
Today the freshman nine plays its first game with a school nine of acknowledged reputation. The time when the train leaves Boston gives all the freshmen a chance to go to Quincy and support their nine in a hearty manner. The trip is a short and inexpensive one, and a large number should accompany the nine on this first trip away from Cambridge. The '87 men are working well under the disadvantage of having no separate field, for their practice and this work deserves recognition. The nine at Adams Academy is reported to be a good one, so that...
...tell. Several ingenious theories have been propounded but none of them adequately answer the question. It has been claimed that he is a species of bird that flies away South for the winter and comes back with his race when it becomes warmer. This theory in a most beautiful manner accounts for his semi-miraculous appearances and disappearances, but it leaves quite unanswered several physical and aesthetic problems, which are very obvious to the observer. For instance, how could any true bird of song trill out: "Say, Mister, Gimme...