Word: latter
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...June 16.--The work of the University crew yesterday consisted of a three-mile row up stream with the second crew, in which the latter was left far behind and finally stopped. Contrary to usual custom, the crews laid their course directly by the Yale quarters, just as the Yale crews were going out, no attempt being made at concealment. On the way back, the second crew was overtaken, and a lively brush ensued in which the first crew won by a length. Throughout the work, the University crew showed great improvement...
...this year, for when it was found that the Carlisle pitcher was not particularly strong, and that a victory was practically certain, the men became careless and slow, and seemed to make little effort either in the field or on the bases. The fielding was deplorably weak throughout the latter part of the game, nine errors being made, all of which were inexcusable. The base-running was equally discouraging, especially in the first inning when Randall was caught between first and second, and later in the third, when Greenough was run off at third...
...Seniors cheer President Eliot and then Harvard, the latter to be taken up by each class and the graduates in succession...
...half mile brush yesterday between the first crew and the crew of the Union Boat Club, composed of old University oarsmen, the latter won by about a length...
Vietor of Yale should win the high jump, although he was defeated by Jack on May 7, the latter clearing 5 feet 11 1-2 inches. R. E. Crane '05 should get third if not second place, for Harvard...