Word: strengthening
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...such an united effort in behalf of Mother Harvard, for she exists only through the constant labour and bounty of her friends. It is her whole mission in life to pour out her blessings on us, and we as grateful children, can do no less than hold up and strengthen her hands, thus emulating the example of her friends outside, who have of late showered her with gifts in so splendid and thoughtful a fashion...
...Boynton '02 and G. E. Behr '01, both good men, will be available. D. DuBois '03 is a leading candidate. H. S. Knowles '02 is the only remaining point winner in the mile, but S. Waller '03 will probably strengthen this event with another year of experience. For the two mile O. W. Richardson 2L and E. W. Mills '02, who won second place in the dual and the Mott Haven games respectively, will both return...
...greatest weakness of the nine is at the bat, where timely hits are often lacking. The infield is capable, but not always reliable and steady. Hamlen at first base and Bennett at short stop have been playing a careful game, however, and should be able to strengthen the team at critical times. The outfield is fairly sure and backs up the infield in good form, but is not accurate. Alexander at pitcher is very effective and puts a good deal of spirit into the playing of the team. His coolness is his most valuable quality. The batting orders: Harvard...
...Princeton, this being the first year that these colleges have had university teams. Since the faulty playing with Technology Tuesday night Harvard has improved in team work and is very accurate at caging the ball. Especial attention has been given to signal practice and this is expected to strengthen the offensive play...
...place of a thorough college settlement at first proposed, have been, since last fall, enlarged in their equipment and scope of work, and are exerting a strong and beneficial influence in the district where they are located. The work of the philanthropic organizations in general is tending to strengthen the whole charity system of the Christian Association by bringing home to its members the co-relation of religion and social service...