Word: wanting
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...been put in to pitch, and if he can hold out nine innings will be by far the best man for the place. Mackie, who has taken Dickinson's place at first, has been unable to play with the nine until within the last few days. Notwithstanding his partial want of practice, he will play a strong game at first, and as he is a swift thrower, will be put in to pitch if Dickinson gives out. Paine, who will play left field is another new man, but not so well known as Mackie. He played a good game...
...want to say a word to remind the college of its good, old custom of cheering university athletic teams as they leave Cambridge. This morning the team which will represent us at the intercollegiate games tomorrow will start for New York. We can assure them that that they have the best wishes of the college. Such assurances, however, can best be supported by an enthusiastic demonstration by the college. We hope that every man will be on hand to give the team a hearty send-off. It is a tremendous encouragement to the men to have the college show...
...regret and welcome. Yet the college appreciates very sensibly the sacrifice which the preachers make in coming to us and the great good they are doing at Harvard. Though, as we have said, the college can hardly show to each preacher how highly it regards his work, we want to take this opportunity of welcoming Dr. Van Dyke to Harvard again. Although his connection with Harvard has not been long, we already feel that he is thoroughly...
...freshman class as a whole, both in the sale of tickets and in attending the concert. So small an audience as was present last night necessarily hampered the work of the clubs, and it is only fair to them to attribute any failure on their part to the want of enthusiasm among the freshmen...
...sign we are encouraged to believe that our freshmen can win the second game of the series if they go to work from this time forward in the right spirit. A glance at the work so far shows that they have some very distinct needs. They are greatly in want of a coach for both batting and fielding. The Yale freshmen have had an excellent coach throughout the spring in Mr. Dalzell, a 'varsity player for three years. Our freshman nine has had no such advantage; the captain has been compelled to work practically alone with his men. We hope...