Word: lacks
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Yesterday afternoon the Shooting Club held its weekly meeting at Watertown. There were not very many present, but the shooting of those who were there was above the average. Owing to a lack of entries in Match C it was closed, but the other two matches were continued with the following results...
...knowledge that the Greeks were very fond of symmetry in their architecture forces us to the conclusion that the Propylaea was not finished as originally planned, for there is a noticeable lack of symmetry between the north and south wings of the structure. Other reasons also support this conclusion. So after a description of the general features of the Propylaea as it was constructed, Dr. Wheeler discussed the original plans and the ingenious and truthful restorations of the German archaeologists...
...very sorry to hear of the lack of willingness on the part of a good many men to support the University crew. Many who can afford to give to the crew, not only refuse to do so, but take occasion to express dissatisfaction that after the defeats in the past few years, they should be expected to take any interest in the crew...
...trying for anchor, and the other men are trying for positions on the rope. It is impossible as yet to know the make-up of the team. Potter or Allen will probably anchor, and Motte pull number two. The other men trying are of the usual weight but they lack experience. Before the first winter-meeting takes place, it is probable that the captain of the team will arrange several tugs to be pulled with amateur teams in and about Cambridge. The candidates for the team are working hard in the gymnasium every day, but the outlook for a good...
...have no control over themselves and in consequence drop forward at full reach and slump at the finish. They break their arms too soon and fail to get the idea, that the stretcher is of any use in rowing. The bad condition of the crew is due to the lack of candidates and the lack of proper coaching, for they have no regular coach...