Word: perfection
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...seconds, and that of the two-mile bicycle race froce from 6 minutes, 24 2-5 seconds, to 6 minutes, 21 seconds. In the pole vault, Shearman, '89, instead of lowering the record, raised it from 10 feet, 3 5-8 inces, to 10 feet, 5 inches. Perfect weather and a good track combined to make the meeting one of unusual interest, all of the events being closely contested, especially the bicycle race, half-mile run, and the 120 yards hurdle. Below is given the list of events and winners...
...trouble with the way the crew is seated is that the two bow men are ten pounds heavier than the two in the stern, which gives the shell a tendency to bury-Captain Woodruff says that a great deal of practice must be obtained in order to so perfect the Bob Cook stroke that it may defeat the Harvard stroke. There is danger that Hartwell, Allen, Rogers and Caldwell may overtrain, as they are in fine condition at present, and for this reason were unable to row for several days last week. Neverthe-less the crew is doing very satisfactory...
...Priest." a piece which calls for considerable dramatic ability; his rendering of it was an excellent effort. W. H. Warren spoke Henry Clay's, "The Greek Revolution," in a remarkably intelligent manner. He thoroughly entered into the sarcastically indignant spirit of the oration, and gave it an almost perfect expression. After an intermission of five minutes, C. G. Morgan spoke Carl Schurz's oration on "The Emancipation Proclamation." He spoke with a little too much deliberation, but otherwise his delivery was admirable. T. Woodbury's powerful voice, and commanding presence were admirably adapted to the delivery of one of Rufus...
...course of the race was the same as of that rowed by the class crews last Saturday, the start being from near the Longwood bridge, and the finish just off the Union Boat Club float. The water was in almost perfect condition, and what little wind there was did not interfere at all with the work of the crews. Shortly after half past six the crews took their positions. The Athletic Club were nearest the wall, the 'Varsity shell had the middle place, and the Union crew were a little on the other side. At 6.40 the start took place...
HARVARD LOSES HER FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.Princeton won the first championship game of the season at Princeton on Saturday, easily defeating Harvard by a score of eleven to two. The day was perfect for base ball; and a large delegation of Princeton supporters came from New York to witness the game. Only about six Harvard men accompanied the team from Cambridge, and the work of the nine was a disappointment. The men played under rather poor luck to be sure, but many of their errors were inexcusable, The infielders seemed bothered considerably, especially on sharp ground hits, by the dirt diamond...