Word: delayer
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...will all be well contested, and some good work may be expected. The tug-of-war naturally will excite the widest interest, and from the work which both teams have done, a closely sharp contest will be the probable result. But we again return to the old cry of delay, both at the beginning and in calling events. The custom pursued in the Technology meetings of calling each event at a stipulated time despite possible absences, might not result in a satisfactory solution of the problem, but there is little doubt that sharper, more interesting work would be elicited...
After an unnecessarily long delay, Fillebrown, M. S., and Whitelaw, '87, appeared for the first bout in the feather weight sparring. Whitelaw led off with a quick right-hander which was neatly parried. Whitelaw forced the fighting but was not quick enough for his adversary, who placed some very pretty blows on his face. The round ended with the advantage on Fillebrown's side. Both men appeared fresh for the second round. Whitelaw again rushed his opponent who avoided some heavy blows very neatly. In turn Fillebrown placed some effective hits. The round seemed about equal. In the third round...
HISTORY 13. Owing to an unavoidable delay the outline will not be ready for distribution until Saturday...
...would also welcome contributions from those in college not caring to compete for editorships. We invite all Harvard men to write for our columns. A well written article or communication is sure of publication in the CRIMSON, if not immediately after its being received, at least with very little delay...
...past years there has been more or less complaint concerning the delay shown by some of the instructors in their examination returns. It seems that this year we are to enjoy an unexpected celerity on the part of the examiners. The marks in several courses have already been posted, and there is every evidence that the marks in other courses will soon be given out. While we can easily appreciate the difficulty under which some instructors labor in consequence of the great size of their sections, we trust that they will feel called upon to make an extra effort...