Word: system
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...thing the men who represent Harvard tonight may be sure, their efforts of the past few weeks are appreciated, and for several reasons. First, because before their selection as representatives of Harvard, they passed through what might well have proved a discouraging system of trials, and further because after their selection they have had a long and hard ordeal of training...
...contest Harvard's debating activity for the year of '97-'98 will be practically over. Whether or not with a climax of victory remains to be seen, but whatever the result, we feel justified in saying that the present year has seen a distinct advance in the debating system here, and in two directions too. Not only has the organization of a Sophomore Club increased facilities for debate, but the consolidation of the 'Varsity clubs has unified the whole system, and promises to keep the best debating men working together in the interests of the University, instead of under separate...
...also believe that the three step system of trials introduced in preparation for the present debate, is a gain not only in making wisdom of choice doubly sure, but in serving to bring out at an early date and with accuracy, the different sides of a question...
...that the first round in the scrub baseball series has been completed, it is possible to judge of the success of the new system of competition in comparison with that of last year...
...number of entries there has this year been but one withdrawal from the series, and that before any games were played, while last season there were several instances of nines dropping out after their first defeat, and causing a general mixup in the arrangement of games. Under the new system no inconvenience could be caused by any withdrawals, as the nines below would simply move up in the list, but in spite of this it is gratifying to note that the "bumping" system of competition has been sccessful in preserving the organization of nines which have met with an uninterrupted...