In the year 1752 the theater in America received a great aid through the coming of the Hallam company of actors....
The condition of the theater prior to this time left much to be desired....
The nature of the company was such that its influence was decidedly good....
Naturally the effect of this kind of player was toward the betterment of the theater....
103. Omit anything that will distract the reader’s attention.
Wrong.
Scoring in Basketball
A score in basketball is made every time a player throws the ball into one of the baskets placed at each end of the court. In the West Branch High School the gymnasium is well equipped with everything the students need for their athletic contests....
Better. A score is made in basketball every time a player succeeds in throwing the ball into the basket guarded by his opponents. If this goal, as it is called, is made from the field, it counts two points. Sometimes, however, one team is given a free throw at the basket as the result of a foul’s being made. If the ball is caged under this circumstance, the foul goal, as it is called, counts one point.