Word: forwardness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Hurries his recover and hangs at full reach. Is not quick enough on the catch. Doesn't keep it quite long enough. Chief trouble is in getting forward too quickly...
...Fails to get a good catch, or heave with head and shoulders. Not enough reach forward. Bends his arms too soon and does too much work with them...
...large enough sum would be raised to enable the committee to go ahead. The Executive Committee has said everything that needs to be said in the circular; we cannot add to the facts. But we can point out to every man that it is his bounden duty to come forward immediately and support the cause of the crew, prove the existence of true patriotism at Harvard, and uphold the athletic honor of his University. Above all, it should be remembered that such aid is wanted immediately. Do not wait to be called upon personally, but hand in your subscriptions...
...background. In a year from now the management of the paper must fall upon the shoulders of the present sophomore class, and two men are insufficient to sustain the weight. There ought to be enough class pride or class shame to induce some men to come forward as competitors for positions on the CRIMSON. It is not such a terrible "grind" as it looks. We shall always welcome contributions and encourage those men who show themselves proficient enough to become editors. Let us hear from you, nipety...
...seems almost useless to repeat our exhortation to men to come forward and make these weekly contests a success. But we cannot see the discouragement that such a response as has been made to their efforts must cause the management of the Athletic Association without making one more appeal to men in college. There must certainly be a great many men who have the ability that these meetings tend to develop who have made no effort to be present at them. The examinations will be over to-day, and we hope to see the men who have offered "grinding...