Word: grounds
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...excellent suggestion to set aside a part of the field for cricket, and it is extremely advisable that those interested in the game petition the Athletic Committee for some such arrangement. There is plenty of room on the field for a crease which, if it were on firm, level ground, could be taken care of with but little trouble and expense. As soon as the authorities realize how much the game would improve the present opportunities for physical training in the University, if encouraged and helped along a little, it will probably obtain more of the recognition which it deserves...
Work on the new track on Soldiers Field has been begun. The grand stands on the west side of the field have been moved, and the ground has already been broken...
President Eliot followed Professor Hollis, and said in part: The Corporation is an historical body, and has a well established policy, but we do not have to do with its history more than thirty years back. Then there was but one play ground, the Delta. In 1869, Memorial Hall was planned and Jarvis Field with other land was bought for athletics. Then came Soldiers Field and the Longfellow gift. The Corporation wishes to provide ample ground for out-door exercises. The present Corporation consists of seven men all successful in their callings. They know what every student needs...
...Yale men tried to cover too much ground and failed to prove their case as they had outlined it. After a short conference the judges decided unanimously in favor of Princeton...
...large audience was present last evening in Sanders Theatre to listen to the address by Mr. Lehmann on the subject "The University as a Training Ground for the Public Speaker." President Grilk of the Union introduced Mr. Lehmann, who spoke in an interestingly reminiscent vein...