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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...this event. On account of the cold and wet weather it has thus far been impossible to do any work in the weight events except in putting the shot in the Gymnasium. The shot-putting contests which have been held from time to time have been of some benefit, but have not brought out as many men as it was hoped they would. Putting the shot requires not only strength but considerable skill, which cannot be acquired all at once. There are many heavy men, however, who, although not having the necessary skill and qualifications for this event, are well...
...recent cold weather has considerably retarded the work of the class crews. Owing to the strong winds and cold the crews have been prevented from regular rowing and even when the men have been on the water they have been unable to get the full benefit of their practice...
...from taking part in the all-important contests or else are not even in a position to train for the teams, because of being put on probation for deficiency in college work. If a man of some athletic ability comes here, interests himself in things which will be of benefit to him alone, and is unwilling to do what he can just as well as not to help a thletics in the University, aside from what he will get out of it for himself, he is rightly looked upon as a thoroughly selfish and ungrateful person who cares only...
This makes a total of $450 to be subscribed by the class if the crew is to be supported as class crews always have been. The only one of these items that can be cut down is the training table, but this is of great benefit and almost necessity to the men, and they would be seriously handicapped without it; still the crew will not be able to go to a table unless the above amount is subscribed...
...general an interest shown as there was at the first. Then, though the standard of performance was not especially high, several men competed who, with steady practice, can materially strengthen the Mott Haven team this spring, and especially in the dual games. Although these competitions are of benefit in arrousing interest in shot putting, those who do poorly in them at first have no reason for discouragement. After all, as past experience shows, only steady, careful practice brings any decided improvement in the game, and with this kind of practice new men have been known to add as much...