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...three strikes out were called by the umpire. This was rather sharp work, but not of a kind to call for the display of bad temper on the part of spectators which followed. The next striker had too balls and two strikes called on him, beside hitting a number of foul balls. At length he struck weakly to Perry at third, who presumably fielded it to Kent, at first; the ball struck a few rods in front of the base, but was gracefully taken by the presiding genius of the place, and the game was ours...
Notwithstanding the intense heat, a good number of students and others witnessed this game, which, on account of the uneven play of our Nine, was very one-sided. Cutler, Kent, and White played finely. Mr. Tyler gave satisfaction as umpire...
...Sophomore crew have lost some valuable time, owing to the lameness of one of their number, who, however, has again taken his position. They seemed to have some difficulty in rowing their shell steadily at first. That is removed now, and in their perfect time and clean feathering throughout the boat they are hardly equalled by the other crews. They have a tendency to hurry up their stroke, and lose a little on their reach by nervously putting their oars in the water before fully forward...
...origin of the plan is due to an association of Boston ladies, who also undertake the conduct of the examinations, which will be held in Boston. The College, however, stands ready to make a similar arrangement with any association in the country which can guarantee a sufficient number of candidates. Such a system has been operating successfully during the past ten or twelve years at the English Universities...
...second article in the Magenta is a comforting statement of our religious tendencies, chiefly resting for support upon the societies in College which represent the various denominations. Without attempting to discuss the value of such testimony, it may be mentioned that of one of these societies the members number over sixty, and yet it has been often found difficult to assemble the fifteen who constitute a quorum. The statements which have been made in regard to the catholicity which prevails here are beyond all cavil. Not only is it true that the College authorities studidiously avoid anything which might influence...