Word: strong
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...clock on Soldiers Field. Rand's knee has been improving rapidly of late, and may be in condition to permit his playing today. The make-up of the nine will be the same as usual, except that Fitz and Davis will be the battery. Considering the strong showing which Holy Cross made in the Brown series, today's game should be close and interesting...
...first thing one notices in this short retrospect is the uniform success of the Weld in all its contests, success which bears witness not only to good coaching but to really strong material. The second, is the fourfold expansion of rowing interest during the past two years, and not merely in interest but in success as well. This combination is certainly encouraging. There seems no lack of developing material to draw from, and that this material is rapidly developing, the past rowing season goes to prove. There were many old Weld men on the class crews, and three members...
...cheering of Brown's supporters even after Harvard had secured a strong lead, was admirable. A number of Harvard Freshmen accompanied the nine on the trip, and cheered heartily throughout the game. The nine was well entertained at the Providence Athletic Club...
...extent that is extremely encouraging. Under fair conditions they recently rowed a mile and a half time trial in 7m. 48s. The appearance of the men is splendid. They are an exceptionally well boated crew, and row a powerful long stroke, that has as its best features a strong drag and hard finish. Donovan who has entire charge of the coaching is fully satisfied with the men and has no doubt as to the crew's ability to win all its scheduled races...
Saturday's baseball victory coming when the chances against Yale on the 23d are being seriously considered is on the whole decidedly reassuring. Although practically ineffective at the bat, the nine showed themselves capable of snappy and aggressive play in the field against a strong opponent, and Hayes's good form was in a high degree encouraging. This year's experience has certainly shown how a wild and ineffective pitcher demoralizes the men back of him, and what a steadying influence has one who inspires his team with confidence. If Hayes can keep his form, there will then be little...