Word: gymnasium
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...team did the best they knew how, but were defeated in seven of the eight games played. Their competitors came from places where basketball is rated more highly than at Cambridge, as a consequence of which the games were usually one-sided. When they played in the Hemenway Gymnasium, Harvard men turned out in very small numbers and the team undoubtedly felt that to many of the undergraduates it was no great concern whether they won or lost...
...University gymnastic team will give an exhibition on the flying rings, horizontal bars, and in Indian club swinging. Cups will be awarded to the winner in each class of wrestling and to the winner of the fencing tournament. All contestants in the wrestling bouts must weigh in a the Gymnasium at 7.30 o'clock...
...communication printed in another column this morning represents the attitude of many undergraduates in regard to the need of a new gymnasium. It is suggested that the first move toward the collection of the necessary funds be made by the members of the University, and that the interest shown by them will induce the graduates to lend a hand. This suggestion is well worth the consideration of the Student Council, and if practicable should be acted on at once. Of course only a small per cent of the whole sum needed could be raised in this way, but even...
...stated in the communication that "no one doubts in the least the need of a new gymnasium." If there are any doubters, their attitude will be completely changed by a visit to the present building. Aside from the lager defects in ventilation and room, there are many smaller ones which are just as objectionable. Apparently the mats are seldom if ever cleaned, for they are usually covered with dust. The shower baths have long ago outgrown their usefulness, and are absolutely inadequate when there are any number of men wishing to use them. In the bottoms of many...
...urge every member of the University to visit the gymnasium any afternoon between 5 and 6 o'clock. If the Student Council decides to start a campaign, their most effective method of raising money will be to conduct the non-believers through the building. After such a trip, there are but few who will not be willing to subscribe...