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...river which could be carried by a twelve-inch drain. In another case, the Fox and Winconsin Rivers, the government had spent two and a half millions on improvement of use only to a water-power company. He criticised the system of beginning many improvements and completing almost none, and the interference of Congress with the Secretary...
...discussion on both sides of the water is not for nothing. The question is, Will Cambridge arrive at a decision in time to row this year? It is beginning to be suggested that she will not, even if a challenge were received within a few days there will be none too much time for all arrangements to be made for a September race, and, therefore, the idea of seeing the contest this year is dying out gradually. But may we not expect the meeting next year? It seems now that this is to be the probable outcome of the discussion...
...clearly sacrificed, in the other the player was fortunately batted home. Twice during the game, owing to poor coaching, double plays were made by cutting off men after fly catches. These were among the most noticeable instances of lack of "coaching," tho' lack of "jaw" there was none...
...running broad jump was contested by H. B. Gibson, '88, C. N. Cogswell, '88, P. S. Rust, 87, G. H. Brewer, '88, G. Perry, '89, W. Atkinson, '89, Treat, L. S. It proved to be a tiresome event, none of the men making very good records. Cogswell won with a jump of 19 feet 6 inches; Treat was second by 3 inches. The mile walk between E. C. Wright, L. S., and H. H. Bemis, '87, proved to be the closest race of the day. Bemis led at the beginning of the last quarter, but was passed by Wright after...
...meeting of the Athletic Association was well conducted but lacked interest as many of the events were not closely or well contested. The first game of lacrosse in the championship series gave fresh evidence that in this branch of sports too, Harvard intends to stand second to none. The large crowd that attended the game was well rewarded for coming...