Word: better
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...able to row until the end of the week. His position was filled yesterday by Reece, who stroked the 1909 crew in the class races on May 18. The crew rowed down to Harvard bridge and back, following Reece well. During the last few days the men have gained better control of their slides and a smoother recovery...
...Alphas won by their superior and more timely batting, securing 12 hits, of which one was a home run. Brennan, who pitched for the Alphas, had better control than Smith, the Incognitos' pitcher, striking out ten men and allowing only seven scattered hits. There were several doubtful decisions by the umpires, which gave the Alphas more runs than they really earned, but as they clearly outclassed their opponents, it did not affect the result of the game...
Yesterday afternoon the University team held a long batting practice, followed by fielding on the diamond. Stephenson played in his new position in right field and got under the ball better than on the previous day. Simons made some good catches, but is still a little awkward in handling the ball. Currier puts lots of speed into his throws, and is improving in his direction. W. T. Reid, Jr., '01 assisted Coach Coburn in directing the practice...
...surest road to success and distinction, every engineer should become master of one subject, however limited that may be. By the time he is 35 years old, he should know one subject better than anyone else. To do this he need not necessarily become narrow, for his sympathies can still be broad...
Changes were made in the University second crew on Monday. On Tuesday and Thursday in the races against the University and Sophomore crews, the boat did not go very well. In spite of another shift yesterday the men rowed better together and showed more life than for several days previously. Throughout the week Coach Wray has given considerable attention to the second crew in preparation for the race at Philadelphia...