Word: better
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Although there was a driving rain, one record was broken and several good times were made. The Yale team, which was particularly strong in the field events, was handicapped by the very unfavorable weather, while the Harvard runners, trained to perfection by Coaches Donovan and Quinn, showed up even better than in practice and won every point for which they had a chance with the exception of the 220-yard hurdles. In this event Dupont, the only Harvard man running, tripped at the sixth hurdle and was unable to recover himself until the three Yale runners were beyond reach...
...should have it said that Harvard turns out better all-round men than any other college,--mentally, morally and physically. I am wholly incompetent to do this alone or even with the help of all the Faculty. I shall need the co-operation of all of you in order to be successful...
...second inning the Freshmen drew three clean hits, a triple, a double, and a single, scoring two runs. They retained their lead until the sixth inning when Andover secured three runs by timely hits off Babson. Both teams scored again in the ninth. The Freshmen hit better than expected but their fielding was ragged...
...executive, whom we may now call President Lowell, we extend our heartiest greetings. No one realizes better than he the magnitude of the task he is undertaking, and no one is better fitted to cope with the problems of the University today. Already his interest and influence have been shown in many ways, and great are his plans for reforms and changes to come. The Faculty, the alumni and the undergraduates respect him for his varied accomplishments in the past and have great confidence in his ability to meet the responsibilities of the future. In welcoming...
...good condition, and the points lost were simply due to the superior physique of the opponents. There were no cases of overtraining, so noticeable in many Harvard track teams, preventing the winning of deserved points. Everyone did as well as the could be expected to, and several did better. When defeat is met under such conditions, there can be no ground for complaint. To the members of the team, who worked hard through a discouraging season, the greatest praise is due. Their spirit at the meet was admirable, and gives promise of great things at the intercollegiates next week...