Word: brooklyns
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Crescent Athletic Association of Brooklyn is soon to be organized. Graduates of Yale, Harvard, and Princeton are among the charter members...
...large number of advocates of physical training from different colleges met in Brooklyn last week. Among those who attended the meeting were Professor Richards, of Yale; Dr. Sargent, of Harvard; the Rev. Dr. Hitchcock, of Amherst; William Blaikie, of New York; Professor Koehler, of West Point; Professor McIntyre, of Lafayette; Dr. Seaver, of Yale; and several others. The persons present listened to addresses upon matters relating to physical culture, and it was decided to form a permanent association. The name adopted was The Association for Advancement of Physical Education. The following officers were elected: president, Dr. Hitchcock; vice-presidents, Professors...
...years, and proves the wisdom of the board of trustees in not accepting the resignation which Dr. McCosh presented to that body two years ago. During the past month, the venerable President has assisted at the organization of two important alumni associations - one in northwestern Pennsylvania and one in Brooklyn. This week he delivers a lecture in the Phillips Academy course at Exeter, on "The Influence of Habit in College Training." - Evening Post...
...year ago, when Alderman William E. Russell was nominated by the citizens of Cambridge for the office of mayor, and chosen by a strong majority over Mayor Fox, we took the ground that his selection, like that of Mayor Low in Brooklyn, was none the less wise because of his youth. He was only 27 years of age when elected, yet his administration has been so judicious and honest that his renomination on Saturday by the unanimous vote of the citizens' convention was looked for as a foregone conclusion. The disposition of young men of thorough collegiate and professional training...
...last of this month, a convention of instructors in physical training, from all colleges and schools, is to be held in Brooklyn. The convention will include all the prominent men in that department, and Dr. Edward Hitchcock, of Amherst, will preside...