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The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 912. The content of the page discusses the performance of the Harvard baseball team, which lost three games in a row. The article provides details about the games against Cornell, Dartmouth, and Cornell again.

Summary of the Games:

1. Cornell (First Game):

   • Harvard lost 5 to 2.
   • Cornell scored in the first and second innings.
   • Harvard scored a single hit in the ninth inning.

2. Dartmouth:

   • Harvard scored first but lost the game.
   • Dartmouth scored two runs in the fourth inning.
   • Key players mentioned: Edwards, Murray, Bradley, and Woodruff.

3. Cornell (Second Game):

   • Cornell won 6 to 1.
   • Cornell scored in the first and second innings.
   • Harvard's only run came in the seventh inning.
   • Key players mentioned: Loughlin, Bradley, and Woodruff.

The article also includes a score summary table for the games against Dartmouth and Cornell, listing the innings and the runs scored by each team in those innings. The table shows the progression of the scores throughout the games.

The text concludes by mentioning that the three defeats spoiled what seemed to be a good showing in the Eastern Intercollegiate games.

Overall, the page provides a detailed account of the baseball games, highlighting the key moments and players involved.

The image displays a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 912, detailing the outcomes and box scores of three baseball games lost by the Harvard baseball team during the last week of May. Here's a detailed summary:

Game Summaries:

1. Harvard vs. Dartmouth:

   • Location: Soldiers Field
   • Harvard's Performance:
     • Harvard lost the game.
     • The score was 2-5.
     • Harvard had runs in the first and sixth innings.
     • Key players: McCaffrey (1 hit), Ware (1 hit), Thacher (1 hit), Hines (1 hit), Sargents (1 hit), and others.
     • Notable moments: The game was close, with Harvard scoring in the first and sixth innings, but Dartmouth scored in the first, second, and fifth innings.

2. Harvard vs. Ithaca:

   • Location: Soldiers Field
   • Harvard's Performance:
     • Harvard lost the game.
     • The score was 2-4.
     • Harvard scored in the first inning, while Ithaca scored in the second and sixth innings.
     • Key players: McCaffrey, Ware, Thacher, Hines, Sargents, and others.
     • Notable moments: Harvard had early success but fell behind and could not recover.

3. Harvard vs. Cornell:

   • Location: Not specified, but part of the Eastern Intercollegiate League.
   • Harvard's Performance:
     • Harvard lost the game.
     • The score was 3-5.
     • Cornell scored in the first and third innings, while Harvard scored in the second inning.
     • Key players: McCaffrey, Ware, Thacher, Hines, Sargents, and others.
     • Notable moments: Cornell's runners were successful, and Harvard struggled to score consistently.

Box Scores:

Dartmouth vs. Harvard:

• Dartmouth:

  • O'Rourke (1b): 2 hits
  • Clark (cf): 1 hit
  • Snow (1b): 1 hit, 1 run, 1 RBI
  • Arthur (3b): 1 hit
  • Morton (2b): 1 hit
  • Thompson (p): 0 hits
  • Total: 5 hits, 1 run, 1 RBI

• Harvard:

  • McCaffrey (lf): 1 hit
  • Ware (cf): 1 hit
  • Thacher (1b): 1 hit
  • Hines (2b): 1 hit
  • Sargents (3b): 1 hit
  • Murnes (p): 0 hits
  • Loughlin (p): 0 hits
  • Total: 4 hits, 2 runs, 2 RBI

Cornell vs. Harvard:

• Cornell:

  • Drane (p): 1 hit
  • Frothingham (2b): 1 hit
  • Williams (p): 1 hit
  • Foelich (cf): 1 hit
  • Dagan (3b): 1 hit
  • Johnson (p): 0 hits
  • Total: 5 hits, 3 runs, 3 RBI

• Harvard:

  • McCaffrey (lf): 1 hit
  • Ware (cf): 1 hit
  • Thacher (1b): 1 hit
  • Hines (2b): 1 hit
  • Sargents (3b): 1 hit
  • Total: 5 hits, 2 runs, 3 RBI

Summary:

The Harvard team's performance over the three games was poor, with losses in each matchup. The box scores and game summaries show that while Harvard had some hits, they were not able to capitalize on scoring opportunities effectively, resulting in three consecutive losses. The scores and details provided in the bulletin reflect the team's struggles during that week.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically page 912. The page details the results of the Harvard baseball team's three losses in the week of May 24. Here's a detailed summary of the content:

Headline:

• "The Nine Lose Three Games"

Game Summaries:

1. Game Against Dartmouth:

   • Dartmouth won 5 to 2.
   • Key players and their performance:
     • O'Brien, l.f.: 7 hits, 3 runs, 2 doubles, 3 singles.
     • Edwards, c.f.: 3 hits, 1 run.
     • Clark, c: 1 hit.
     • Snow, l.h.: 4 hits.
     • Arthur, r.f.: 1 hit.
     • Thompson, p: 5 hits, 1 run, 2 errors.
     • Others: Various players had fewer hits and runs.
   • Total for Dartmouth: 29 runs.
   • Total for Harvard: 13 runs.

2. Game Against Harvard-Yale (played on Soldiers Field):

   • Harvard lost 5 to 3.
   • McCaffrey, l.f.: 1 hit.
   • Ware, c.f.: 4 hits.
   • Thacher, r.f.: 2 hits.
   • Hines, l.h.: 1 hit.
   • Sargison, r.h.: 2 hits.
   • Various other players contributed to the scores.
   • Total for Harvard-Yale: 14 runs.
   • Total for Harvard: 9 runs.

3. Game Against Cornell:

   • Cornell won 5 to 2.
   • Detailed player contributions:
     • Draney, l.f.: 1 hit.
     • Frost, c.f.: 3 hits.
     • Williams, p: 3 hits, 1 error.
     • Others: Various players had runs and hits.
   • Total for Cornell: 35 runs.
   • Total for Harvard: 21 runs.

Observations:

• The article notes that the three defeats were significant but not unprecedented in the Eastern Intercollegiate League.
• The performance and scoring details include innings pitched, hits, runs, errors, and other relevant baseball statistics.

The page provides a comprehensive account of the baseball games, highlighting the players' contributions and the game outcomes.

The image displays a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," specifically page 912. The main article is titled "THE NINE LOSES THREE GAMES" and details the Harvard baseball team's performance from the previous week. The article explains that the team lost three games: one against Dartmouth on May 24, and two against Cornell on the following day, both games of which were part of a doubleheader.

Key points from the article include:

1. Game against Dartmouth: Harvard lost 2-5. The game was close, with Harvard taking the lead at one point, but Dartmouth ultimately won.
2. Doubleheader against Cornell: Harvard lost both games. The first game was lost 1-6, and the second 1-7. The article notes that the team struggled with control, leading to many balls and hits by Cornell.

The article provides a summary of the games, highlighting key plays and the overall performance, which was not favorable for Harvard. The text also includes details about specific players and their contributions or mistakes during the games.

The layout includes columns for game summaries, player stats, and other relevant details, providing a comprehensive overview of the week's games.

The image displays a segment of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin from 1926, specifically page 912, which includes a summary and box scores of three baseball games played by Harvard.

Summary of Games:

The Nine Lose Three Games
The Harvard baseball team lost three consecutive games in one week:

1. On May 24, Dartmouth defeated Harvard.
2. On May 25, Cornell beat Harvard 5 to 2.
3. On the following Saturday, Cornell again defeated Harvard, this time with scores tied at 2 in a double-header, but the visitors (Cornell) made five runs in the first and one in the second, while Harvard scored only a single run in the first and failed to score in the final innings.

Dartmouth Game:

• Harvard scored first, but Dartmouth tied the game with two runs in the sixth inning.
• Dartmouth then scored a single run in the seventh inning after an error by the Harvard pitcher and a double by Macklin.
• Harvard's pitcher struggled in the latter half, allowing Dartmouth to score five runs in the ninth inning, leading to Dartmouth's victory.

First Cornell Game:

• Harvard was shut out in the first two innings.
• Harvard scored their only runs in the third inning with singles by Frisch, Williams, and a left-handed hit by Loughlin.
• Cornell's strong pitching and hitting resulted in a 5-2 victory.

Second Cornell Game:

• The game was more competitive, but Harvard was unable to overcome Cornell.
• Loughlin hit a home run, and Dugan made significant plays, but Harvard couldn’t capitalize on all scoring opportunities.
• Cornell won again with effective pitching and hitting.

Box Scores:

Dartmouth:

• Harvard:

  • Players: Poore (p), McCaffrey (c), Frisch (1b), Loughlin (lf), Thayer (rf), Sanger (3b), Hunnewell (2b), Stockton (ss), MacLachlan (cf).
  • Runs: 2, 4, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 7, 6 (Total: 19).
  • Hits: Detailed hits by each player (e.g., Poore 1 hit in 4 at-bats, McCaffrey 2 hits in 4 at-bats, etc.).

• Dartmouth:

  • Players: Brainard (p), Eldredge (c), etc.
  • Runs: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 1, 0, 7 (Total: 10).
  • Hits: Detailed hits by each player.

Cornell (First Game):

• Harvard:

  • Runs: 0, 0, 4, 0 (Total: 4).
  • Hits: Detailed hits by each player.

• Cornell:

  • Runs: 1, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 1, 2 (Total: 5).
  • Hits: Detailed hits by each player.

Cornell (Second Game):

• Harvard:

  • Players: Poore (p), McCaffrey (c), Frisch (1b), etc.
  • Runs: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 (Total: 2).
  • Hits: Detailed hits by each player.

• Cornell:

  • Runs: 3, 1, 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 (Total: 7).
  • Hits: Detailed hits by each player.

The box scores list the runs, hits, and errors for each team in each game, along with the individual performances of the players.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin detailing the outcomes of three baseball games lost by the Harvard baseball team in the 1920s. The article is titled "The Nine Lose Three Games."

Summary of the Games:

1. Dartmouth Game:

   • Date and Location: May 24, at Hanover.
   • Score: Dartmouth defeated Harvard 5 to 2.
   • Key Points:
     • Cornell won both games in a double-header on Soldiers Field.
     • Harvard lost the first game 2-1 and the second 2-1.
     • In the first game, Harvard made five runs in the first and one in the second, but Dartmouth scored a single run in the first and three in the sixth inning.
     • Harvard's pitcher lost control in the sixth inning, allowing Dartmouth to score three runs.
     • Harvard's pitching issues continued in the second game, with the team scoring only one run and losing 2-1.

2. Cornell Game:

   • Date and Location: May 25, at Soldiers Field.
   • Score: Cornell defeated Harvard 5 to 1.
   • Key Points:
     • Williams, a left-hander, was ineffective against the Ithaca team, and Harvard hitters struggled to score.
     • The game saw Harvard's pitcher lose control early, allowing Cornell to score early runs.
     • Harvard's batters failed to capitalize on opportunities, and Cornell's pitching was strong, limiting Harvard's scoring.

3. Cornell Game (second game):

   • Date and Location: May 25, at Soldiers Field.
   • Score: Cornell defeated Harvard 4 to 3.
   • Key Points:
     • Harvard's pitcher struggled again, allowing Cornell to score early runs.
     • Harvard managed to score in the eighth inning, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.
     • The loss marked Harvard's third consecutive defeat, affecting their chances in the Eastern Intercollegiate League.

Statistical Summaries:

• The page includes detailed batting statistics for each player from Harvard, Dartmouth, and Cornell, showing hits, runs, and runs batted in (RBIs).

Overall Context:

• The article highlights Harvard's struggles with pitching and batting consistency, leading to their three-game losing streak. The defeats are attributed to both Harvard's offensive and defensive shortcomings, particularly in their pitching performance.

The image shows a page from the 'HARVARD ALUMNI BULLETIN,' with a focus on a section with the headline "THE NINE LOSES THREE GAMES." The text details three lost baseball games played by Harvard against the teams from Cornell, Princeton, and Dartmouth.

The print seems somewhat aged, indicated by the paper's color and texture, with the top right of the page slightly darker, suggesting older paper or light exposure. The page is partially covered by a translucent, folded paper on the right side, revealing only portions of the text beneath.

Below the headline, there is a grid or table containing scores and a list of names. These likely represent the players or positions along with their respective scores or statistics from the games mentioned. This kind of material is typical of historical athletic or sporting event summaries, providing records and highlights of past matches for the alumni readership.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," detailing baseball game results. The heading reads "The Nine Loses Three Games." Below the heading is a summary of three baseball games, describing how Harvard's team lost to Dartmouth, Hanover, and Cornell, with detailed game highlights and players' names mentioned. The page also includes tables with the statistics for each team, showing player names, positions, at bats (a.b.), hits (h.), put outs (p.o.), and assists (a.). The page layout is clean and organized, with a beige background that appears slightly aged, typical of old publications.

The image shows a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" featuring a segment titled "The Nine Loses Three Games," which discusses baseball games played by Harvard's team. The text summarizes recent matches against Dartmouth and Cornell, highlighting key plays and player performances. Next to the text are detailed statistics for the Dartmouth, Harvard, and Cornell teams, including at-bats (ab), runs (r), hits (h), putouts (p.o.), assists (a), and errors (e). The page number at the top is 912, indicating it is part of a larger publication. The page is placed on a light surface, with a blank sheet of paper partially beneath it.

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, specifically from the issue dated 1912. The page is titled "THE NINE LOSES THREE GAMES" and details a series of baseball games played by the Harvard baseball team during that week. The content is structured as a news article, providing a narrative account of the team's performance and the outcomes of the games.

Key Elements of the Image:

1. Title and Context:

   • The article is titled "THE NINE LOSES THREE GAMES", indicating that the Harvard baseball team (referred to as "the nine") lost three games during the week.
   • The article is part of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, a publication aimed at alumni and interested readers.

2. Game Summaries:

   • The article describes three games played against Dartmouth, Harvard, and Cornell.
   • Each game is summarized with details on scoring, key plays, and standout performances.

3. Game Against Dartmouth:

   • Date: May 24.
   • Location: Soldiers Field.
   • Outcome: Harvard lost 3 to 2 at Dartmouth and 5 to 2 at Harvard on Saturday.
   • Details:
     • Harvard scored first in the second inning but lost control in the later innings.
     • Dartmouth scored three runs in the ninth inning, including a home run by Lougin.
     • Harvard managed only one hit in the first game and a single in the second.

4. Game Against Harvard:

   • Date: May 24.
   • Location: Soldiers Field.
   • Outcome: Harvard lost 2 to 1.
   • Details:
     • Harvard scored first in the sixth inning but tied the game in the seventh.
     • The Harvard pitcher lost control, leading to errors and runs for Dartmouth.
     • Dartmouth scored the winning run in the ninth inning.

5. Game Against Cornell:

   • Date: May 24.
   • Location: Soldiers Field.
   • Outcome: Harvard lost 9 to 3.
   • Details:
     • Harvard scored first in the eighth inning but was unable to maintain the lead.
     • Cornell scored two runs in the ninth inning, including a home run by Lougin.
     • Harvard showed poor fielding and pitching, with errors and walks contributing to the loss.

6. Statistical Tables:

   • The page includes detailed statistical tables for each game, listing:
     • Batting statistics: Hits, runs, home runs, and errors for both teams.
     • Pitching statistics: Strikeouts, walks, and earned runs.
     • Individual player performances: Names of players and their contributions (e.g., hits, runs, errors).
   • The tables are organized under headings such as "Batted for Woodward in the 9th," "Two-bases," "Home runs," and "Three-bases."

7. Typography and Layout:

   • The text is printed in a classic serif font typical of early 20th-century publications.
   • The layout is clean and structured, with clear headings and subheadings for each game.
   • The page number "912" is visible at the top left, indicating its position within the bulletin.

8. Condition of the Page:

   • The page appears aged, with a slightly yellowed tone and some creasing, suggesting it is an original or preserved copy from 1912.

Overall Impression:

The image provides a historical snapshot of Harvard's baseball performance in 1912, capturing the team's struggles against strong opponents. The detailed statistics and narrative offer insight into the game's dynamics, player performances, and the broader context of collegiate athletics during that era. The page serves as both a sports report and a piece of historical documentation.