Word: train
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Holmes, at slight expense, and the seats are already there; besides, expense is of no consequence, as the Association is out of debt and very rich. If this move falls through, either owing to the inertness of the H. A. A. or the unwillingness of the fellows to train, then athletics are indeed in a desperate way, and had better be dropped altogether rather than straggle on as they do. Let us then, for our own sake, either make a vigorous effort to rouse ourselves, and encourage true manly sports, or let us give up entirely, and retire...
...last moment we hear with pleasure that the Athletic Association will hold a meeting on Friday afternoon, May 24, at Beacon Park. Sufficient time is given to enable men to train well and get into good condition; and since the prizes are to be of value, we hope to see the events performed creditably. As the Athletic Association desires to be represented at the Intercollegiate games at Mott Haven on May 18, there will be trial-races on May 16 at Beacon Park to select those who will be sent on to represent the College. For further particulars we refer...
...with credit, and the veterans have maintained their well-earned reputations of last year. It is to be hoped that a better support will be given to the Nine this spring, especially when games are played in Boston and the vicinity, as it is very disheartening for men to train and spend their entire vacation in Cambridge for the glory of the College, and then feel that their self-denial and services are not in the least appreciated by those who should support them...
...held on Fast Day, at 11 o'clock, in front of Trinity Church. Some twenty-five machines were in line, and a run was had, via Chestnut Hill Reservoir, to Squantum, which point was reached in about three hours. Here the club had a collation, and returned by train. The regular meet was held on Saturday...
ATHLETICS.THE Athletic meetings at the English universities are still going on, and the performances so far have been above the average in merit. The fields of start in these college events have been very large, and all the sprint races have been run in heats. The large number who train at these colleges offers a most striking contrast to the small number of trained men who take part in our races...