Word: coaches
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...news that the present track coaches have been engaged for two more years is certainly welcome. As it has been so often proved, a permanent system is one of the most essential factors to success in athletics, and in a branch of sport in which Harvard is comparatively weak at present, such permanence is particularly desirable. Coach Quinn showed his ability last spring when the majority of points in the field events was won against Yale for the first time since 1902. He has developed from new material men who can be counted on to make a decidedly creditable showing...
...Quinn and W. F. Donovan have been re-engaged by the Athletic Association as trainers and coaches of University teams until July 1, 1911. Either will act as coach or trainer to whatever team the Graduate Manager of Athletics shall direct...
Quinn came to the University as assistant track coach on January 5, 1906, and has had charge of the candidates for the field events since then. Before coaching the University team Quinn had experience in coaching at several athletic clubs in New York, as well as being a good all-round athlete himself. During his connection with the University he has shown exceptional ability in coaching, and has done a great deal for the track team...
...Coach Donovan came from Worcester Academy on September 1, 1906, to take the place of John McMasters, former trainer of the university teams. Last July Donovan was made coach of the track team to fill Lathrop's place, and was given full charge of the events...
...Freshman squad has been practicing regularly in the Cage for the past four weeks. When the men were called out, about 60 candidates reported to Coach C. D. Moss '09. On account of the size of the squad, fielding practice was the only work that could be done for the first two weeks. After the first cut batting practice began, as well as fielding to first base. G. Ware '08 has assisted Coach Moss in handling the squad, and under their direction a very decided improvement has been made. Practice in sliding bases has been given on certain days...