Word: betterments
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Remington of the University of Pennsylvania, made a new world's record in the broad jump, clearing 23 ft. 10 in. The previous record was 23 ft. 6 1-2 in. Remington will jump in competition tomorrow at Philadelphia, when it is expected he will do even better than in practice...
...word of advice from President Eliot on enlisting has been generally desired ever since the outbreak of hostilities, and now that a large increase in the army is likely to prove necessary, comes most opportunely. Men are much better able today than a month ago, to take a cool survey of the situation, appreciate that the best of patriotism is not always blind action, and to decide definitely where their duties...
BOXING.- Do you want to take boxing lessons? If so there is no better man than Wm. S. Gordon, who has been appointed instructor at the Gymnasium. Lessons at Gymnasium or at rooms. Wm. S. Gordon, 74 Boylston street, Boston. 27tf...
...work of the 'Varsity crew was better than a week ago, although it was still somewhat hurried and unsteady. The second crew rowed better in the second than in the first mile. The men got considerable leg drive into their stroke but shortened when they increased the rate at the finish. The time, although not given out, is supposed to be fast...
...very slippery. Columbia started off with two goals, but soon Harvard pulled together, making five goals straight. The first half ended with Harvard 5 and Columbia 3. The last half was very closely contested, although Columbia weakened toward the end The work of the team this year has been better than its record would show. The team has played five match games. It has lost 3, tied 1, and won 1. The Crescent Athletic Club team which defeated it 11-3 is the strongest team in the United States...