Word: aptness
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Bancroft's blade work is somewhat unsteady at times, but he has improved greatly in getting a beat into the stroke. Lawrence is not very steady in following the stroke and his blade work is only fair. Henderson is pulling a very effective oar, but he is apt to get his car too high from the water at the catch. McConnell rushes his slide badly at times. Francis pulls a strong oar, but his work is not finished enough. Derby has improved much lately. He is still somewhat slow with his body on the recover, and he slumps...
Most of the men in College are apt to leave Cambridge on Saturday. If the Library were open Sunday evening instead of Sunday afternoon, they would be able to spend Saturday evening and all day Sunday at home and return for an evenings' work after a good rest. Under the present scheme, if one intends to accomplish work in the Library, he might as well not leave Cambridge at all. This is the case at any rate with the man who lives any great distance out of town. Personally, I have been very much exasperated very often by the present...
Stillman has greatly improved in style over last year, especially in stepping, and is now pitching in better form than at any time last season. His speed is a little better and he has shown excellent control but is very apt to have off days in this respect...
Clarkson, though strong in speed, curves and form, is not as steady as he should be. His control is somewhat uncertain, and he is apt to be somewhat hurried in his delivery...
Carr fields in good form but is apt to throw while off his balance, and too hard. He has fractured a bone in his little finger and will be unable to practice for a few weeks. During that time he will assist Keene in coaching the Freshmen...