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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...past week has seen the first year men pitted against the second and dormitory teams in stiff scrimmages, and lateral and forward passes have come in for their share of attention in practice...
Again, as in past years, the name of Smith is the most popular in the University, having crossed, the goal of 100 names set many years ago. Last year 99 Smiths were registered in the Directory, but they had to wait for another 365 days before they could reach the desired end. This year there are 102 Smiths, 87 as members of the University, and 15 officers...
...again this year, the Browns have earned second place. There are, however, 46 now listed in both sections, as compared with only 37 last year. A newcomer in the ranks, the tribe of Johnson, has captured third place showing a tremendous jump from years past. In 1928, the name was not even listed among the most popular, while now it has reached a glorious third, tied only by the Whites, of an old and well-established family. They too were not on the list of frequent names listed in last year's Directory...
...recruiting inducement has long since been removed at Harvard by the fact that no Freshman has been allowed to enjoy them. In fact, it is quite obvious that under the administration of Mr. Bingham, the concessions have been operated with a view to reducing all the evils in the past associated with the practice. Undoubtedly the fact that they were all held by athletes does throw a cloud over the situation, but it is easy to see how the practice may well have grown up inadvertently and as a matter of convenience. The men most likely to be known...
...Alumni Directory is published every three years and the current edition as in the past will be divided into three distinct sections. The first will compose an alphabetical list of Harvard men now living, whether or not they are recipients of degrees. In this are recipients of degrees. In this group will also be added the years of attendance in the University, and the degrees received...