Word: poorly
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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During the early part of this week the launches, John Harvard and Veritas, were put into commission, thus enabling Coach Wray to get a better insight into the work of the men when rowing in long stretches. On Monday and Tuesday the work of the University crew was rather poor, but since Wednesday, there has been a decided brace, the men getting nearer the clean, hard catch, and long finish, which Coach Wray has emphasized so much. Sargent at stroke, is rapidly regaining his rhythm...
...Comparisons: 1869-1909," showing in concrete form a few of the great changes under President Eliot's administration. His list of the buildings added is a sad one; by no stretch of the imagination can many of these be called beautiful. He demonstrates clearly that Harvard is the poor man's college and so the democratic college. This is a point that should more often be emphasized. These and other articles give a picture of the debt Harvard owes to the magnificent administration of President Eliot...
...other reason for the poor showing of the minor sports is the small size of the gate receipts, and we believe that this difficulty could be obviated by putting on sale at $7 or $8 a blanket ticket admitting to all but the most important games played by Harvard teams. Such a ticket would undoubtedly sell as well as the H.A.A. tickets now in use, and would guarantee support for every branch of athletics...
...yard swim was the closest and most exciting event of the evening. The relay and water-polo teams won easily. On account of the poor facilities of the tank, the plunge for distance was not competed for and the points were divided...
Throughout the game the playing was poor, neither team being able to pass or shoot with any accuracy. The University team was especially poor in throwing baskets. Webber in the first half making the only goal from the floor. The Yale defence was strong and prevented any further scoring...