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...former intercollegiate record in the half-mile was 1 minute 53 2-5 seconds made by Caldwell of Cornell two years ago. Meredith took the lead almost from the start of the race, but was continually spurred on by Captain Bingham of the University, who finished less than 2 yards behind. The making of a second such mark on the same day puts Meredith in a class by himself among American runners...
...United States is no more prepared today, relatively speaking, than it was a year ago," said Captain Cordier, "but the people have been awakened to the necessity of preparedness. Training means everything. Nothing can be accomplished without...
From statistics of Harvard track records taken by the CRIMSON, it appears that the physical condition of the average man is better today than forty years ago. Of course running shoes, board and cinder tracks, take-off boards for the broad-jump, poles for the pole-vault, and the system of coaching have all been improved and necessarily have a bearing upon these records. Yet, by merely glancing at them, it may be seen that even grammar school boys of today could compete with the University record holders of 1875. Moreover, these records run on such a poor average that...
...report of the special committee of the Student Council, which investigated this question a short time ago, recommended compulsory membership as the only solution of the present difficulties. The Union holds a place in the University which cannot be filled by any other organization. With the proper support, its usefulness could be made much greater. Without support, it is only a question of time before it must close its doors. Hence the real issue is whether the Union is to continue its existence, and grow into that place which Major Higginson intended it to fill when he gave the money...
...doubt today's game will force the University to do its best to win, as Cornell has gone through the season undefeated, having won from both Stevens and Hobart by large scores. The University twelve, on the other hand, defeated Hobart on Thursday but lost to Stevens a week ago. If the University team wins its game with Cornell today it will have Yale yet to defeat for championship of the northern division of the Intercollegiate Lacrosse League...