Word: drawback
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...present prospects for this spring's team are doubtful, the drawback being the lack of seasoned pitchers, E. F. Goode '22 being the only veteran on hand. If Coach Slattery is able to develop someone to take the place of W. B. Felton '20, the Crimson will have a well balanced team. Possible men for the pitching berth are H. S. Russell '22, E. L. Bigelow '21, who was tried at this position year before last, and George Owen, the star of the 1923 team...
...oarsmen who reported from the class of 1923 is undoubtedly due to the fact that rowing was one of the choices under the compulsory exercise system adopted last year. At first the lack of properly qualited coxswains was a disturbing feature but later this situation improved some chat. Another drawback was the difficulty in getting the crews to report romptly at the time for which they were called...
...seats are placed on sale in Harvard Square at Leavitt and Peirce's, where they may be purchased for $2.20, standing room for $1.10. Because of the comparatively high price of single seats and the lack of season tickets, there is little encouragement for students to attend games. Another drawback lies in the failure of the Pavilion to provide any cheering section. Unless steps are taken immediately, the Yale game will be the only contest at which there will be any organized seating arrangement. For the convenience of undergraduates, the Athletic Association is planning to take charge of applications...