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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...decisive action if Harvard wishes to put the mark of her condemnation upon the tendencies toward professionalism which are fast gaining headway. If Harvard alone wishes to see athletics put on a higher plane, let her withdraw, although it seems hardly probable that she would be allowed to act alone in this matter. Whatever is the means employed, the writer urges that Harvard may put herself in such a position that with all truth she may make this announcement: This university is for learning first, for gentlemanly sports next, for professionalism not at all." The letter printed below...
Professor R. B. Richards, Ph. D., of the Lawrence chair of Greek language and literature of Dartmouth college, has been granted leave of absence of one year to enable him to act as director of the American school of Athens...
...Thayer, L. McK. Garrison, G. T. Keyes; from '90-S. Dexter 1st., H. Chalfant, W. K. Post, R. M. Fullerton, G. Blagden; from '91-M. Williams, J. Wendell, L. Brooks; from '92. W. C. Forbes, N. Rantoul; from '93-D. O. Earle. C. M. Thayer, L. S., will act as chairman of the committee, and all communications concerning the dinner should be made...
...Rivers, the senator, a role peculiarly adapted to his talents, and his success in it may safely be said to be greater than in any role he has previously essayed. His reception last night, from the time he first entered the stage until the curtain fell on the last act, was a perfect ovation. He was ably supported by a company which is strong at every joint. Miss Barrymore, as the dashing widow, was irresistible. 22 Second Floor...
...favor of a dual league, but that the time chosen for action is not opportune. A committee should be appointed to consider the question fully, and to take final action. Mr. Leeds '76, then read two dispatches from New Haven, one to the effect that Harvard should act immediately and propose to Yale a dual league in all branches of athletics; the second dispatch explained Yale's demand for immediate action and was that Yale will hold a mass-meeting tonight and will then resign before the Princeton game. The motion before the meeting was here amended so that Harvard...