Word: captain
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...dryer paths in the yard, go to the head janitor, and if he can't help you he will send you to some one who can. And above all, if you don't like the way the crew or the eleven, or the nine is run, go to the captain or the manager, and talk to him. He is perfectly capable of treating you politely, and when you have found out a thing or two from him, you may be willing to withdraw your suggestion. On the other hand, if it is sensible, your idea will be well received...
...sophomore debating club has been formed at Yale with a membership of forty. It is divided into two groups called "camps," each with a captain. A record of debates will be kept and at the end of the year the losing camp will give a dinner to the winners. The society is to sit at tables where light refreshments are served and smoking will be allowed. The object of the organization is to popularize debating and make it more informal...
...Captain Dibblee has appointed Robert D. Wrenn '95, to act as Harvard's representative at the conference to be held Feb. 19, at the University Athletic Club in New York, for the purpose of revising the football rules. The suggestion to call this meeting was made some time ago, and all the larger colleges have been invited to send representatives...
Over 150 men came out Thursday at the call for candidates for the Yale 'varsity crew and the athletic team. Trainer Fitzpatrick took charge of the track candidates, giving them light gymnastic work which will be continued until spring. R. J. Cook and Captain Whitney coached the crew candidates...
...Captain Rand assisted in coaching the Freshman baseball candidates yesterday. After the practice he spoke to the men briefly, saying that there seemed to be a tendency on the part of some men to shirk the work, and that if this continued the lazy ones would be dropped regardless of their ability to play ball...