Word: sizing
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...French rather than German, but its proportions were a failure, and the recent removal of surrounding high buildings, in an intention to give to it its full value, have only had the effect to win for it the epithet of "the overgrown monster." For all that, its history, its size and some of its architectural features no doubt entitle it to the respect which the British and French aviators have hitherto paid to it. But if considerations of military advantage should render it desirable to follow up the recent small attack on Cologne with larger and more destructive raids...
...John Harvard" and the "Veritas," the two largest of the University's steam launches, will not be used on the Charles this season, except in the event of the first crew race with Yale taking place here. Owing to the comparatively small size of the crew squads, and the need for economizing in every particular, the University crew management has decided to use only the two motor launches. So far this season, Coach Haines has been following his crews regularly in the smaller of the two. The larger and faster boat is now being put in commission...
...ships, military equipment and munitions have convinced some manufacturers that their obligation is fulfilled by the mere fact that they are in the business. The incentive of competition for customers or employment being removed, producers of the manifold war requirements are spending too much energy in determining the size and distribution of their compensation, too little in making their product equal in value and amount to the enhanced price paid...
...first nine-inning baseball game of the season yesterday the Freshmen defeated the University nine, 4 to 3. The play was fast throughout, and the errors made were largely due to the small size of the cage. Both sides' hits were kept well scattered, and no one man succeeded in connecting safely more than once. A double by T. H. Gammack '20 was the only extra-base hit of the afternoon...
...Athletic Association has decided to start the tournament at 8.15 in the evening, or even a little later, in order to allow the men with lectures in Military Science time to prepare for their matches. The B. A. A. ring, which is of regulation 24-foot size, will probably be set up on the stage at Brattle Hall for the boxing events...