Word: muir
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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PERHAPS the most valuable instrument in the hands of the historian is "time". It is easy to censure or to praise from the safe distance of four or five decades, whereas the contemporary critic is in constant danger of blemishing his own reputation. Mr. Muir bore this in mind when he wrote this little volume on the world after the war of 1914, and he takes the precaution to temper his political prescience with such phrases as "Time alone can reveal the results," or "Whatever the outcome, it will rank among the great events of human history...
This examiner's test is considerably more difficult than the senior life saving test, and Coach Bob Muir advises men who intend to take the test to get into condition now, by swimming occasionally in the pool. The test to be taken at the end of the three weeks includes holding a ten-pound weight above the surface for several minutes by treading water, swimming a quarter of a mile free style, and retrieving a brick in ten feet of water without diving...
Coach Bob Muir advocates that men intending to try for their examiners' cards get in condition now by visiting the pool occasionally, as the test is by no means an easy one. The four release methods have to be demonstrated in one session, as do also the four carrying methods, and clothing has to be worn in certain events. An oral quiz is also required...
...Bowdoin squad, a well-balanced one, has been practicing for its first meet since October 1 under R. B. Miller '23. With nine veterans as a nucleus, Miller has built up a team of more than average strength. Under Coach Ulen and R. B. Muir, the Crimson Swimmers have been practicing daily since early December. Although conceded the advantage in the free style events, the University squad as a whole is untested, and therefore an unknown quantity...
With a view to developing their endurance Harold S. Ulen, coach of the University swimming team, assigned both University and Freshman candidates to a mile swim yesterday. Assisted by R. B. Muir, Ulen is supervising practice for both squads from 3 to 4 o'clock each afternoon. A few candidates are still devoting time to building up exercises, but the majority of the squads are working out in the pool, in preparation for the opening meet with Bowdoin on January 9. "I shall call the squad back early, probably on January 2 in order to be really to meet Bowdoin...