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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Harvard Crew Quarters, Red Top, Conn., June 15, 1908.--The morning practice was considerably hindered by rough water, caused by a strong wind blowing against the ebbing tide. The shells were kept close to the east shore and went only short distances. The shells were kept close to the east shore and went only short distances. In the afternoon, however, after the wind subsided, all the crews had harder work. The University eight rowed about four miles and with Coach Wray in the boat, some of the difficulties that have been evident in the boat were located and entirely eradicated...
...Yale series very promising, as Yale and Holy Cross have shown themselves to be evenly matched. As it is the last game before the Yale series it is also one of the most critical. With Hicks in the box, the University team generally bats well, so a close game will be expected this afternoon...
...with the disadvantages which are associated with intercollegiate sport at present. Why not increase the number of games played during the term in each sport so that the interest aroused will be nicely spread over a whole term rather than have it come in one prolonged explosion at the close of the football season and to a less degree the baseball season? The interference is that there will not be enough enthusiasm to be maintained at high pitch during such a long period, and that the result will be an evenly distributed and not too energetic manifestation of interest...
...Conn., June 9, 1908.--All the crews here had comparatively light work today on account of the high wind that kept the water rough. In the morning both eights and the four-oared crews crossed the river and rowed slowly over the first mile of the course, keeping close under the lee of the opposite bank. Coach Wray followed the crews in his single scull...
...various dormitories. During the past year 63 men have made use of the Library and over 300 books have been taken out. The demand is far greater than the supply. All those who cannot give up their books at this time, but could do so at the close of the examination period, are requested to notify H. E. Wetzel, Phillips Brooks House...