Word: finer
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...state of partial development, like an engine whose improperly adjusted cylinders permit it to function, but not to function to the best of its ability. Just at the time when the fundamentals have been fully comprehended and the student is prepared to go on to a study of the finer points of the art, the course comes to an end. It is my opinion, and I think that I reflect the opinion of most of the men in the course, that in order that future Rotarians and Kiwanians now at Harvard will not be forced to bow their heads...
Harvard got off to a flying start when Stewart Finer took a decision over Norton of the down river boys in the 115-pound class, and stepped out to a commanding lead when Crampton came through with another Crimson victory in the 126-pound division. Any hope that the Engineers might have had for a close match went glimmering as the relentless leather wielders coached by Henry Lamar went on through the list...
...pound class--Finer (H) defeated Norton (M) by decision...
...pound class, Stewart Finer '36 will enter the ring after having beaten out James F. Garrett '38 and Alexander A. Valois...
...that I think that the chief purpose of college is to train men for government service. I believe that the chief object of a college education is to gain an appreciation of art, literature, and music, in short, the finer things in life...