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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Freshman squad has been practicing regularly in the Cage for the past four weeks. When the men were called out, about 60 candidates reported to Coach C. D. Moss '09. On account of the size of the squad, fielding practice was the only work that could be done for the first two weeks. After the first cut batting practice began, as well as fielding to first base. G. Ware '08 has assisted Coach Moss in handling the squad, and under their direction a very decided improvement has been made. Practice in sliding bases has been given on certain days...
...hard floor in a poorly ventilated hall, it is naturally not as attractive as out-of-door exercise, and the games often more closely resemble free fights than friendly contests between amateur teams. Although the two-period rule may possibly prevent some men from going out, it can not account for the general attitude, and its abolition would be no considerable factor toward the success of the team. At other eastern colleges, notably Yale and Brown, similar disapproval has been expressed, but the teams have nevertheless received better support than here...
...Harvard Chapter of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity will present Chapman's "All Fooles" for its eleventh annual Elizabethan revival. The play was first produced in Rose Theatre, London, in 1598 and became very popular on account of the many ludicrous situations into which the characters of the play are put. It is a comedy of manners of the best type...
...bout. The middle-weight contest, however, was only decided in favor of R. M. Page '10 after three rounds. As no one contested P. Withington's title of University heavy-weight champion, he gave an exhibition match with Mr. Anderson, the instructor in wrestling. This bout was unfinished on account of Withington's injury to his ankle...
Congressman McCall was recently offered the presidency of Dartmouth College by the board of trustees, but declined the offer on account of his activity in politics...