Word: gaines
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...system this is an especially just and far-sighted program. In the future, as they have in the past, many non-coms, will rise to high positions. The abundance among draftees of men with natural ability to lead is to be taken advantage of. Both individual and organization will gain, for the former will render the most service he can, while the latter develops to the full its potential powers...
...object of this drive is merely to gain as many memberships as possible, and no attempt will be made to get large contributions. The price of membership will be $1, and no one will be asked to give more than this nominal fee. Anyone who has not subscribed since October 1 is expected to join or renew, since this membership is for the year 1918 and does not expire until December, 1918. A receipt and a button will be given for all dollar membership fees paid to the canvassers...
...draft limit will be lowered to nineteen years. Although European countries call for men below majority, we have been reluctant to follow their example, chiefly because younger men are not sufficiently developed. If the present system turns out the best possible army, and continues to do so, we gain by it. If, however, there is doubt as to its durability, or if men under age are as good soldiers, it seems fair to summon the latter, especially since they are less likely to have dependents. There are many between nineteen and twenty-one who have finished their education...
...informal team will not be bright. The coaching staff has three weeks before the Christmas vacation in which to whip the runners and field event men into shape, and all men who intend to go out for track this year are expected to report now in order to gain the valuable early training. Field event men are especially needed, since only four Freshmen and no University athletes signed up for these branches...
Although the Navy Yard made seven runs of more than 25 yards and had ten first downs, while the Marines did not once gain the distance by rushing, the sailors were barely able to win-by a 7-to-0 score against the stiff defence of the League Island eleven, led by E. W. Mahan '16, on Soldiers Field yesterday afternoon. The condition of the Stadium necessitated the transfer of the contest to the Freshman Field, where a large crowd, including many sailors and Marines, witnessed the contest...