Word: faults
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...only about two weeks remain before the race, it is to be hoped that a decided brace will take place in the rowing of the crew. The loss of Borland has undoubtedly greatly crippled the crew; still, with faithful work, there is no need of discouragement. A few individual faults need correcting, especially in the bow and at number six. The principal fault of the crew is a seeming want of interest in their work...
...rules adopted by the Tennis Association the Gazette says : "Of course there are some who find fault with these rules, but the majority approve them. They seem to be well considered, and if the tennis players in college will do all in their power to assist the association in their laudable endeavors, a great improvement over the former state of affairs will certainly be shown...
...editorial in the current Advocate on the subject of the appointment of steward of the Dining Association seems to us to be quite premature. It is ridiculous to find fault with the management because a vacancy of only a month's standing has not been already filled. The position of steward is a responsible and important one and as such can not be filled at a moment's notice. We understand that there have been numerous applicants for the position, whose credentials and recommendation must be thoroughly examined before an appointment is made. It has taken several years...
...make a liberal allowance for every possible delay, it still seems as though the corporation were greatly at fault for not furnishing the window staples promised so long ago. It is true that there has been recently no appalling calamity or loss of life from fire to arouse the popular feeling in regard to the danger of fire in the college buildings, but it is not necessary for the corporation to wait for some such stimulus to compel them to fulfil their promise. We were told that the staples would be ready soon after the recess, and it would seem...
Centre and right have thus far been filled by substitutes. White plays centre-field and change pitcher. His pitching is effective though rather wild, but his batting is weak. Weak batting is also Keep's principal fault. He plays an exceptionally fine right field and is a good base runner...