Word: nearest
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...theory of "getting men out" for class teams and coaching them and giving them attention and encouragement is so generally accepted that it has become a platitude. But, for all that, it is still a theory; nobody has actually induced men to come out and coached them yet. The nearest approach was in class swimming and basketball this year--successful but not successful enough. Physical benefits were derived; there was organization; and still something was lacking. There must be one king-pin, one master mind in charge who can direct and administer an unbroken policy even in these smaller leagues...
...York, and Chicago Harvard Clubs have already accomplished much in this matter, and also in advising men as to their future occupation. Because of its location the New York Harvard Club is acting as the centre of the organization. Man deriding positions should give their names to the nearest Harvard Club or Alumni Association and it will be of great assistance to the work if anyone knowing of a position will report the fact also...
...will also race against the Boston Athletic Association. Coach Ryder of the B. A. A. has not announced the make-up of his team, but it is understood that he has good material at his disposal. Each man will run four laps or 704 yards, which is the nearest approach to the regulation 780-yard distance that the large East Armory track will allow...
...kinds, chauffeurs, electricians, cooks, bandsmen, and privates, and a good opportunity for advancement is open to all. Applicants for all grades should apply in person or by mail to the headquarters, North Atlantic coast artillery district, 99 Chauncey street, Boston, Mass, or to the headquarters of the coast defences nearest to their homes...
...Colonel Williams, commandant of the S. A. T. C., has been detailed to Cambridge to handle the applications for the Officers' Training Schools which will pass through Headquarters. Since all applications for admittance to an Officers' School must be made to the War Department through the office of the nearest S. A. T. C. unit, Major Williams will be in charge of applications from many men other than those attending the University. The S. A. T. C. Headquarters has received instructions to hold up applications for the infantry, but to proceed as usual with those for the artillery and machine...