Word: tracked
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...defeat such as the cross-country team experienced yesterday does not occur without a good reason. It is hard to believe that the trouble is with the runners, because they are drawn from the University and Freshman track teams of last year, both of which made excellent records. Moreover, our cross-country teams heretofore, some of which have had superior material, have won very few races. We believe that the fault lies with the irregular system under which the sport is carried on, and that a change in the present short-sighted economy of the Athletic Association by which...
...Track athletes are divided in opinion as to the value of cross-country racing as a sport in itself, and as to its effect on other sports. As one of the most strenuous forms of exercise followed in the colleges, it certainly needs the careful oversight of experienced trainers and coaches if it is not to be attended by injurious results. But as long as Harvard teams are allowed to compete in the event, and men are encouraged to come out for them, there should be competent coaching, in order that the risk of injury may be minimized and that...
...afternoon at 2.45 o'clock. The race will be held over the old Technology course, starting opposite the Highland Club in West Roxbury, crossing the Larz Anderson estate, and finishing on the Technology Field near Brookline Village, where the last quarter of a mile will be run on the track. The distance to be covered is slightly more than four miles, and the course is a difficult one. The record for the course is held by H. Jaques, Jr., '11, who won the race last year in 23 minutes, 2 4-5 seconds...
There will be no competition in the field events this afternoon as scheduled. The track team coaches and captain have decided to postpone the rest of the field event competitions until after the Christmas vacation in order that Coach Quinn may devote more time to individual men in practice. This postponement, however, does not alter the daily practice in the least, or excuse men from it and candidates must report daily just the same...
...Freshman football team held last night, Richard Plympton Lewis, of Walpole was elected captain of the team. Lewis prepared for College at Exeter Academy, where he played fullback on the football team for two years, caught on the baseball team for two years, and was on the track team...