Word: recruits
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...halt. The thousands of amateurs over the country, had made themselves proficient radio operators, and when our Army and Navy in 1917 awoke to the situation, they found that hundreds of radio operators were wanted immediately. To train this number of men up from the condition of a raw recruit meant months and months of work, even though the training facilities were organized, which they were not. And so an appeal was made to the amateurs of the country through their national organization. To the everlasting glory of these splendid young men, be it known that they responded nobly. Almost...
...Lincoln, who played third, was the only member of last season's nine to play. Worthington covered shortstop's position, while Bullard and Norris of last year's yearling team played at second and first bases respectively. Thayer and Clark of last year's squad, and Kogers, another yearling recruit, composed the outfield...
Ever since the Silver Bay Conferences have been held it has been custom to recruit undergraduates by describing the opportunities for recreation which the conferences offer. The ten days spent there, one was almost led to believe, would be as enjoyable as if passed in the gayest summer resort. Although it is true that conferences as they are now conducted are extremely enjoyable--there seems to be a danger that in an effort to get men to attend, this aspect of the conference may be over-emphasized...
Gotschalk, a recruit from the second team, is in line for shortstop. At third three men make choice difficult, but Coach Clarke at present favors Gilroy to supersede the veteran Keyes. Gorman is in the running as well, however...
...Americans All" squad from the Recruit Educational Center at Camp Dix gave a demonstration in the Living Room of the Union yesterday afternoon. After a few remarks Professor William B. Munro, who presided, introduced Dr. Charles R. Mann, the Chairman of the Advisory Board of the General Staff of the Army. Dr. Mann spoke about the educational work being done by the Army at the present time, and told why the "Americans All" squads were now touring the country to show the people the results of the Americanization work being done by the Recruit Educational Centers...