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Hutchens, the famous English sprinter, failed in his attempt to beat the 300 yard record, made by himself May 30, 1881, and which...
...Myers holds every American record from 60 yards to 1320 yards with the exception of 150 yards held by W. C. Wilmer...
...condemned the nine at every step because the captain was a sophomore, made every effort to bring a good team into the field; that the members were only absent when sick or injured ; that, though they were naturally dispirited by their misfortunes, the nine showed by their splendid fielding record that they played for all they were worth and that where they failed was in their batting. Now batting is only very rarely a natural gift and must be taught and developed by careful training. Now a player can not learn, however willing he is, to bat against poor pitching...
...Harrington of Salem rode last Monday on his bicycle 100 miles in 9 hours 58 minutes. He only stopped 25 minutes in all and but for the gale would have broken the 100 mile record...
This is the dangerous part of the season for freshman elevens, when the novelty of the game has begun to wear off and the change of weather makes the practising a little harder. It was thought, however, that '87, anxious as they seemed to be to surpass the record of their predecessors would not allow any temporary inconveniences to stand as obstacles in the path of improvement. Their unexpected defeat seemed to thoroughly disconcert them and a corresponding depression has followed their former confidence. No better lesson could be taught the freshmen than the one they received at Andover unless...