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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...opinions on American universities as follows: 'The American universities are of unequal value; some are simply humbug. They are all typically American, illustrating in every respect the American spirit: they have an essentially practical purpose. The American wishes to see quick returns in facts and successes; he has scarcely ever any comprehension of theory and real science. He has not yet had time to understand that scholarly truth is like a beautiful woman, who should be loved and honored for her own sake, while it is a degradation to value her only for her practical services: a Yankee brain today...
...island has never been scientifically explored, and no botanist has ever been there, there is every reason for expecting good results. A large proportion of the materials gathered will go to enrich the collection in the University museum...
...Virginia team is stronger than ever though only three of last year's team are playing. J. Walker, who made two of the five hits made from Stillman in the game last year, is playing second base. The team as a whole is strong at the bat, so that a close contest is expected. Last year Harvard defeated Virginia by the score of 7 to 0. This year Virginia has lost two games to Princeton by the scores of 19 to 10, and 9 to 5, and one to Yale by the score...
...shortstop and second base, left vacant by Camp and Quinby. In J. T. Craffey '04, however, Yale has found a valuable man for the former position. His work last Saturday was fast and reliable, and before the season is far advanced, Yale will probably be as strong as ever at short. J. O. Tobin '02 has been playing second in promising form. In the outfield, the only vacancy is right field. A. Y. Wear '02 is the most likely candidate for this position...
...Whittemore will again be the battery, and Captain Clark will play centre field. The infielders are already playing fast and reliable ball. The team is not strong in batting, and lacks strong substitute pitchers. This year's schedule of twenty-eight games is considered the best Brown has ever had. The first game will be with Trinity on April...