Word: almost
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...field of usefulness both in secondary schools and in colleges and universities. The responsibility of starting the embryo chemist on the right track is no less than that of putting the finishing touches upon an extended professional training; that is, the high school teacher and the college professor find almost unlimited opportunities to further the advance of both science and industry...
Only a short time remains to subscribe for the Freshman Red Book at the reduced price of $1. Almost 175 books have already been taken, and as soon as the Red Book comes from the printer the price will be raised to $1.25 per copy. Subscription blanks may be obtained at the Rendezvous or from any member of the Red Book Committee...
...mark, the Union Boat Club became entangled with the Navy, spoiling the former's chances for victory. Despite a wonderful burst of speed from the Union Boat Club near the finish, Harvard went across the line 5 feet ahead. The time was 6 minutes, 40 and 3-5 seconds, almost 2 seconds better than her time in the first race...
...Yale 1915 crew won from the Harvard 1916 eight in the Basin on Saturday afternoon by almost three lengths. At the start the Sophomores gained a lead of one half a length, but were able to hold it for only a short while. When the Harvard Bridge was reached, the two boats were about even, but Yale soon started to gain steadily until there was over a length of open water between the shells. The Sophomores were unable to cut down the lead consistently, and finished 11 seconds slower than their opponents. The time for the distance...
...will have some sort of bearing on the final standing of the teams. It is rather early to express an opinion as to where the greatest strength lies, but in reply to a number of queries would say that the Harvard nine gives more promise at this time than almost any other of landing at the top. Princeton appears to be good in spots and ordinary in spots; Yale has had its ups and downs, with far more downs than was the case a year ago; Brown seems to lack the polish of the past two or three seasons, while...