Word: successful
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...large part of the college community for the past week has ceased to be felt. The crews rowed a very close and exciting race and surprised even the best informed by the order in which they pulled across the finish. We wish to congratulate '87 on her well-earned success, as by winning this race she placed the victor's wreath on her head which will be remembered long after the members of the present seniors are scattered in the four corners of the world...
...your article on Yale game you congratulate the College upon the success of "systematic cheering given by the students, and conducted by appointed leaders." For some years I have watched the growth of this method of encouraging a nine or team, and have wondered whether it would or not call out some comment from the students or alumni. I do not doubt it serves as a stimulus to the players, but to me it would seem to do so at the sacrifice of far more desirable results. Why should athletics be supported by a pronounced and well led body...
...Harvard's laurels in a new field of sports. The University of Pennsylvania are to cross rifles with them at Watertown this afternoon. We understand that the Philadelphia men are all good shots, so the contest will be a good one. We extend our best wishes for the success of our team...
...Mile-Walk - H. H. Bemis, the only contestant, succeeded in making his mile in 6 minutes, 59 1-2 seconds breaking the previous Harvard record of 7 minutes, 1 second, held by E. C. Wright, '86. Bemis walked in excellent form, and his success was the more remarkable on account of a strong east wind, which made good work difficult...
...this. Although the nine have been heavily handicapped by the lateness of the season in Cambridge, they have made the most of every opportunity and have opened the championship series in a fashion which recalls the victories of the spring of '85. Care and enthusiasm will bring about ultimate success...