Word: lowness
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...directed the work and paid special attention to getting a clean, long finish. In spite of the rather rough water both boats were considerably steadier than on Wednesday, and the crews rowed with more life and drive. When rowing in eights the stroke was, with a few exceptions, very low, rarely exceeding 28 to the minute...
...improved in his batting, the fault of striking too hard was still conspicuous. In the Annapolis game, however, he succeeded in making two home runs and a three-base hit out of six times at bat. Stephenson, while showing some improvement in covering the ball, proved weak on low pitches, and slow in throwing to bases. At the bat, he stepped too quickly, and did not watch out the balls. At first base, Randall was not only listless himself, but failed to inspire the rest of the team with any life. While his batting work was fairly good, he proved...
...different events in order to stimulate men of comparatively little experience in track work to enter the games. The following events will be held: 100-yards dash, 220-yards dash, quarter-mile run, half-mile run, mile run, two-mile run, 120-yards high hurdles, 220-yards low hurdles, high jump, broad jump, hammer throw, shot-put and pole vault...
...first base, C. W. Randall '05, though weak on low balls, shows a general improvement in his fielding, and has improved also at the bat. E. Fischel '04 is a fair batter, but is slow at fielding. J. D. Clark '03 fields well, but is very weak in batting...
...made definite plans to improve the appearance of the Yard with additional shrubberies and trees. This step was made possible by the gift of $15,000 for the purpose from Mr. G. F. Peobody of New York last fall. Work will begin as soon as the weather permits. Low shrubs, wistarias, and different vines will be planted about the new fence and in greater profusion about the gates, in order to increase the privacy of the Yard as well as add to its beauty. Shrubs and vines will be planted also about Robinson Hall and later about buildings...