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When all played so well, with so much vim and steadiness, it is perhaps unnecessary to speak of individual accomplishment. But yet too much praise cannot be given to the excellent playing of our pitcher and catcher, the backbone of the Nine. Tyng's batting was something immense; his old...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: BASE-BALL. | 7/3/1877 | See Source »

IT seems to me that it is about time that something should be said in defence of that much-maligned creature the proctor. The violent censure and scathing sarcasm that have been hurled upon his defenceless head for weeks past have entirely destroyed his nervous system. He has grown prematurely...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: CORRESPONDENCE. | 6/15/1877 | See Source »

"At last we got on the health side of the question, and she struck into a new path by saying, 'Now, Cousin Harry, just to prove to you how unhealthy it is, I want to show you something papa taught me. Light your cigarette, - it's the only one I...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: NOTHING BUT SMOKE. | 6/15/1877 | See Source »

IN the Advocate of June 9, 1876, I gave the titles of a few French books for the benefit of those who wished to do a little reading during the vacation. Being asked to do something of the same kind this year, I would, without repeating the list then given...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: FRENCH SUMMER READING. | 6/1/1877 | See Source »

The same coxswain will steer this year as last, unless something unforeseen occurs, in which case several very good men who have lately appeared on the river are ready to take his place.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE CREW. | 5/18/1877 | See Source »