Word: betterment
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...conclusion that no sophomore ought ever to be captain of the crew. I therefore send you my resignation. I shall do my best to row on the crew this year, and only take this step because I think that under an older captain we shall have a better chance for that victory we desire so much...
...January Monthly contains much that is good; more perhaps that is mediocre. It would have been better for the reputation of the Monthly had one or two of the articles not been published. Enough good matter is presented, however, to make the number as a whole enjoyable...
...verses "Venus at Twilight" are better than the average of contribution to the Monthly. They are rhythmical and even musical, and contain one or two very pretty turns of thought...
...heels the permission to play with professional nines. Each step has been made in accordance with the universal desire of the undergraduates and at the request of the great majority of the alumni. But while the nine has been obtaining concessions which will enable it to stand a much better chance of winning against teams of other colleges, the captain and members of the 'varsity crew have been busy overcoming obstacles which have hitherto hindered their success. The announcement that Harvard is now sure of a tank, and that the crew can practice in the harbor long before they could...
...appreciate and are grateful for the action of the Committee. If now we lose year after year as we have been losing, we can attach no blame to anybody but ourselves. Practically all restrictions have been removed and there is no reason why we should not turn out a better nine than ever before in the spring of 1889. We say this because we are confident of the good effect this practice with professionals will have upon our men. It will inspire them with coolness, courage and ambition, besides teaching them how to play baseball and play it well...