Word: pick
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Weld crews were the last to get on the water after the machine work in the Gymnasium, but were the first to begin cutting down their men. In the division of men the Weld was especially fortunate in securing the pick of those who rowed with the fall crew which won the fall regatta. The first crew was formed as soon as the men went on the water and has rowed in much the same order throughout the season. E. B. Roberts at stroke is a promising man and has had considerable experience in rowing, having stroked the winning interscholastic...
...dual races to pick class crews from the Weld and Newell club crews were rowed yesterday afternoon under very unfavorable conditions. No time was taken. In four of the five races rowed the Newell crews crossed the finish line ahead, the Law School winning the only victory for the Weld. In the case of the Sophomore crews, however, the Weld eight will also be allowed to enter the class races in view of the fact that it was leading when the accident occurred which prevented it from finishing. A break in the linen covering of the bow of the Weld...
...positions in the field are more uncertain and will depend in a large measure on the batting. Loughlin shows far more judgment and does better fielding work than any of the others, though his throwing is rather weak. In batting he fails to pick the ball cleanly off the bat. Jaynes lacks experience and is weak in flies that come over his head, but he is improving in batting. Christenson's work, though fair, needs activity and life. Stewart is another one of the men who are constantly improving as they gain more experience. His work on the bases...
...University baseball squad has had no out-door practice as yet, the process of selection has gone on rather slowly in spite of the fact that the squad has been considerably reduced. No attempt will be made to pick definitely the men for the various positions until all have been thoroughly tried in outdoor practice. The work of the men, as a whole, is promising. In batting, however, there is still room for much improvement...
...Fencers' Club will hold a scratch tournament in the Gymnasium Thursday, March 29, at 7.45 p. m. The object of the tournament will be to pick the intercollegiate fencing team, which will consist of three men. It is desired that all the members of the Fencers' Club, and any other fencers in the University who are eligible for the team, will compete No prizes will be given and no entrance fee will be charged...