Word: almost
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...five races, the Freshman four and the graduates' contest. Yale easily won the principal event of the regatta, when the University regulars were beaten by seven lengths. The Yale boat started with a leap before Harvard's oars had touched the water, an initial spurt which put Yale almost immediately half a length ahead. Harvard rowed a faster stroke almost throughout the race, but fell behind constantly as the Blue showed no signs of weakening or overstraining. The University also lost the Freshman and second University races, although in the latter contest there was less than a length between...
...this team three will be able to compete in this year's matches, Captain J. G. Heyburn '16, L. H. Canan '17, and J. W. Hubbell '17. These three have played consistently all spring and with the other material recently developed, the University's chances seem almost as bright as last year. G. A. McCook '16 and J. I. Wylde '17 will probably be on the team, for they have played all year, and took part in the 5 to 1 victory over Yale. The Freshman material is promising, and the remainder of the squad will be picked from...
...University surgical unit, which has been preparing for a month to go to the English field hospitals, will sail from New York today. Dr. E. H. Nichols '86 is in charge of the group which is made up of 34 men, almost all of whom are Harvard surgeons. Dr. R. I. Lee '02, Professor of Hygiene in the University, is also one of the party, Sir William Osler, of Oxford, England, has been instrumental in organizing this latest unit...
...last number of the Monthly for this College year does high credit to the new board. The work throughout is of an almost universal excellence, in quantity as well as quality...
With examinations almost over and diplomas almost in hand, but one cloud remains to darken the Seniors' horizon. What shall be done with the furniture which they have cared for and carved for four bright years? A second-hand dealer or a janitor can often be found who will condescend to remove mahogany desks and brass bedsteads with comparatively little expense to the owner. But aside from the fear that cherished heirlooms of college days may not receive the treatment to which they are accustomed is the knowledge that one's pocket-book has not profited by the transaction...