Word: equalization
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Every year at just about this time a few thousand harassed editors, who write for an equal number of college papers, develop bad headaches with attendant grouches. The reason is this: The annual Freshman "Ed." Must be written. If editors were to have their own way, then would abolish Freshmen altogether and then no longer would the ghastly spectre of the Freshman "Ed." Stare them in the face. But the editors are unable to effect this sweeing reform, every year the powers that be inflict a few hundrel strange new beings upon us. These add people call themselves freshmen...
...University players, are the neater fielders, but will have to bat above their present speed to compare favorably with their Yale rivals. Aldrich especially is a powerful hitter, and, though awkward in the field, is equipped with a remarkably strong arm. Since Holmes is not so blessed and cannot equal Lincoln in the field, it is expected that the University third sacker will surpass his opponent if he maintains his present stride in hitting...
...During the war, of course, the Peruvian trade went to the United States; and, at least until England and Germany have recuperated sufficiently to compete on equal terms with her, the United States will continue to monopolize her trade...
...present many American firms are establishing banking houses in Peru. If this policy is continued there is no reason why the United States cannot compete with England and Germany on equal terms and offer as great credit facilities...
...defeat of the champion Georgetown nine. But last Saturday his winning streak broke and he bowed to Vermont, a team weak compared to some of his victims. The Green Mountain nine hammered Waters for 11 hits, while Kibbe, the Vermont twirler who struck out 10 University batters, fanned an equal number of Fordham men. Among Waters's victories is a 2-0 whitewashing of Boston College...