Word: track
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Walter Camp, the graduate in structor, and supervisor of field sports at Yale, does not turn out a success in every branch of athletics. He was engaged last fall to coach, not only the foot-ball eleven and base-ball nine, but also to teach the men track athletics. In the first two branches he was known to be an expert and made satisfactory progress in his work. A few days ago, the men interested in track athletics began to appear on the field, and Mr. Camp undertook to take them in hand and give them instruction. According...
...rumor to the effect that, if we win the cup again this year, it will become our property for ever, is unfounded. We must not, however, on this account, strive any less earnestly for another victory, as we confidently hope that Harvard will again show her superiority in track athletics, although crippled by the loss of several men who have been of great assistance in winning...
Although we shall probably feel the loss of a trainer more this year than in any previous year, the association is taking the right steps to obviate the difficulty, by promising to have its stewards on the track at certain hours of the day to instruct any one who may need their assistance. As one more victory will put the cup forever in our hands, we hope the efforts of the association and the hopes of the college will meet the success which they deserve...
...members of the university who have ever had any thoughts of participating in track athletics are earnestly urged to begin practice immediately. It is now less than a month before the inter-collegiate sports, and our chances for the cup are not as good as they were at this time last year, owing to the loss of Messrs. Kip, Soren and Morrison. We need to strain every nerve to win. Most members of last year's team have been training for some time, but there seems to be a lack of new men. It would be well for the freshmen...
...following race-meetings will be held in May. It is hoped a large number of men will join those already training, as Harvard has to be well represented in all these races. Mr. Norton and Mr. Claflin will be ready to help all those who propose to train. The track is getting into good condition so that bicycles can be used...