Word: runner
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...connection with the change in the athletic outlook we are glad to see that the graduates have also set their heads at thinking. In the next number of the Harvard Monthly, we hear that Mr. Wendell, Harvard's champion short-distance runner, has an article in which he points out very clearly certain evils that are corrupting our athletics. We are glad to read Mr. Wendell's article, not only for its merits, but because it is a step in the right direction, an approach towards the time when the graduates and undergraduates will pull together, and then there shall...
Harmar, Yale, '90, the runner, gave a good exhibition of his powers in that direction on Tuesday afternoon, when he chased a man who had stolen a foot-ball from the field. When the thief was overtaken, there were found in his possession a lady's hand-bag containing $10 and a revolver in addition to the foot-ball...
...there were over two hundred men in college whose total strength test surpassed the highest test of 1880. This general gymnasium work is, therefore, reducing the one-sided development once so common with athletic specialists. It must not be forgotten, however, that there is a development peculiar to the runner, jumper, wrestler, oarsmen, ball player, etc., and anyone familiar with athletics at the present day, can easily recognize one of these specialists...
...temporarily laid up. In the mean time Stagg, the great pitcher of the 'Varsity ball nine, is taking his place. Stagg is a hard worker, and with practice will make a valuable addition to the team, but at present he lacks practice and experience. He is a very fast runner, but his catches are uncertain and he kicks poorly...
...rusher, is not at all sure of his position. Pratt was a substitute last year. He gets through very well but in general tackles too high. Graves, '88 and Graves '91 are both new men and give promise of being valuable acquisitions to the team. They are both good runners and dodgers, but neither has acquired much proficiency in kicking the ball. Morrison who played half-back last year will play in the same position. He is a good kicker and a fair runner although slow in getting started. Besides those above mentioned Robinson, Wurtemburg, Clawson...