Word: bettering
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1910-1919
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
Since going to Red Top the crew has picked up wonderfully under the better conditions, and is easily the favorite in its event in tomorrow's regatta. The men row with much the same form as the first boat, and keep their boat running smoothly throughout the stroke. Changes in order have been few and far between, and the unity of the boat is very good. Hawkins replaced Place at coxswain recently and seems to get a good deal more out of the men, although this is his first year at the game. Captain Wiggin is easily the best stroke...
...strong a man with the bat. Vaughn, left-fielder, has over Brickley the advantage of experience, and in addition, has proved a more consistent hitter. Captain Hardwick's impressive record as a conformed slugger overshadows Reilly's slick-work, but at third base the Yale man is undoubtedly the better. This is his third year on the team, and he has a record for sure, fast and spectacular felding, while Hardwick has been working under the disadvantage of a mid-season shift from left field. Reed, at short, has been showing up well in the last few weeks, but Legore...
...Whitney are second string twirlers of whom it is difficult to make a comparison, although the latter has had the benefit of greater experience. Behind the plate will be found two catchers of marked ability. Both Hunter and Harte are men who have made creditable records; Hunter has the better throwing arm while Harte has the better reputation at the bat. In general, the University probably has a slight edge on the battery; has an infield which may not field as well but which should do better at the bat; and has a trio of outfielders who as a whole...
...much to say of "The King" that it is one of the very best stories published for some time in any college dream type; taking advantage of the form to blend richly poetical prose with a delicate sympathy for a child's fantasies. "Fools" is better than its abrupt title might lead one to expect. It is a realistic tale of a country flirt and her two admirers--one of them the village idiot. The climax is a really admirable touch of cynicism...
...proving the expected answer, his statements are not always clear. It is a stimulating subject calling for broad treatment. The undergraduate as spoken of by Mr. Skinner is perhaps too sensitive and narrow-minded, and the sooner he can absorb all sorts of theories of life and religion, the better...