Word: quinn
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...request of the CRIMSON, Captain J. B. Cummings '13 has written the following article on the University track team. In his article Captain Cummings pays a great tribute to former Coach William Quinn and points out that his death is an inestimable loss to track athletics in the University. The great problem before this year's team is the development of second- and third-string men and unless this can be done successfully, the chances of the University team against Cornell and Yale are far from bright. In discussing this year's team, Captain Cummings writes as follows...
...track season closed for 1912 the prospects seemed bright for a strong team this year, for few of the first-class performers graduated in June. There have been several unfortunate things, however, which have happened since that time to make the outlook decidedly less encouraging. The death of Coach Quinn was an inestimable loss to Harvard athletics, as those men who were closely connected with him well know. His wonderful ability as a track athlete, his knowledge of the sport and his ability to impart that knowledge to the men working under him, and his very great enthusiasm for Harvard...
...James F. Powers, general athletic director at Worcester Academy, has declined the position of track coach of the University team formerly held by Coach Quinn...
Upon consultation with the Graduate Treasurer of Athletics and J.B. Cummings '13. captain of the University track team, it was found that, contrary to reports in yesterday's papers, no definite steps have yet been taken in selecting a successor for the late W.E. Quinn. It is hoped, however, that satisfactory arrangements may soon be concluded...
Three years ago Coach Quinn while throwing the 56-pound weight, received abdominal injuries from which he never recovered. His condition became serious during the fall, and at the end of the track practice he went to Virginia for a short vacation. On his return to Cambridge he was taken to the Massachusetts General Hospital, but a month ago his physicians gave up hope of his recovery, and Quinn returned to his home. He declined steadily until his death yesterday morning