Word: cools
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...weather has been quite cool here since the crew came, and it is such a contrast to that in Cambridge that the men cannot help doing their best, especially when they realize that they will row against a very fast crew...
...gave up indoor exercise and before the very hot weather had come. But during these last hot days complaints have been heard to the effect that the gymnasium should be open during the evening, so that at least the baths could be used. The refreshment of a cool bath after a hot day's work would do a great deal to ease the trials of the examination period. There seems, moreover, to be not a slight call for the baths. There is no knowing, of course, how much the baths would actually be used, but it certainly seems worth while...
...Yale foot ball squad, under the direction of Capt. McCormick, began the Spring practice last week. The work consists in passing, punting, drop kicking and dodging, and will be kept up as long as the cool weather lasts. The following is a list of the candidates who are trying for positions back of the line...
Bowers, pitcher, has shown admirable effectiveness in some games, and has been hit fairly hard in some others. His weakening towards the end of a game is due to overwork. He should be used less often if his effectiveness is to be preserved. He watches bases well, keeps cool, and is batting better than he did last year. He is a weak base runner...
Murphy, short stop, is the best fielder on the nine. He is quick, cool, and an accurate thrower. He handles the men well and lends steadiness to the infield. He is a good base runner, but is not batting as well as was expected...