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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...return to the question; Are the athletes of the present superior to those of the past...
...second place in the high jump was won by Mr. Clark of Harvard last year who tied with Mr. Richards and beat him in the jump off. Mr. Richards is rowing with the Columbia crew and if we may judge from past experience his jumping qualities are not likely to be improved by heavy crew work...
Does this indicate that the men of the present day are vastly superior in physical power to those of the past...
Taking the modern past first into consideration, I should say that in the majority of cases it certainly does not; the increased result of their exertions being in a great measure due to the improvements of the machines they use. This, however, is not always so, for, although in rowing, shooting, bicycling, etc., it may be, it can hardly be altogether so in running, cricket, jumping, &c., though even in these cases, to a certain extent, it is as the improvement in the condition of the grounds where the contests take place has something to do with the performances...
...with the Bowdoins on Saturday was pitiable at times. A repitition would be fatal. Upon Saturday the eventful opening of the College League series takes place. We understand that a large delegation of Harvard men are going to New York to see the initial game with Columbia. In times past, lack of support has been complained of, but Harvard will be well represented on Saturday. The Polo Grounds will hear for the first time the Harvard cheer, we hope after as well as during the game...