Word: better
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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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...
Winsor has better control than any of the other candidates and has shown considerable improvement in speed and curves. His form, however, is only fair, and he has not yet mastered stepping...
...said that this will cramp the suitable administration of the Union. The answer is that the Union is intended to serve all Harvard men, and that doing one's duty in a plain manner, -- even frugally if necessary--is better than the splendid doing of something else. That is clear as to individuals; to the uninitiated it seems equally true of a social club...
...crews were out again on the water yesterday afternoon. The Newell crews on the whole seem more advanced than the Weld, although the latter have improved rapidly since going on the river. The Newell men seem to have less leg drive but they make up for this by having better control of their slides. They do not rush so badly and keep their boats steadier. The blade work, naturally is still rather rough in all the crews...
...hard to find the merit by which the cover sketch deserves its place. The first-page drawing is a little better, showing some individuality of style. There are several minor sketches, on the other hand, especially one in regard to the Pump, which are apt and amusing...