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...other capacity the Union undoubtedly fell behind the standard. In all, but nine lectures were given during the year by prominent outsiders. The excellence of the lectures has always been an important factor in leading men, who are unable to make regular use of the Union, to join; and conversely, the fact that the membership has been so thoroughly representative of every phase of Harvard, has made it possible for the authorities to secure as speakers men of the highest national reputation...
...then dropped its stroke to 35 and passed the second at the three-eighths of a mile point. At Harvard Bridge a quarter length of open water had been gained. At this point the second crew raised the stroke, reaching 42 before dropping out, but after a slight gain fell back, and finished two lengths behind. The University eight went on to the Union Boat Club, sending the stroke up to 40 and finishing in good time...
...races during the first part of the Easter recess the eight showed an ability to maintain a high stroke and to space out well under it. When rowing was recommenced after the vacation, the crew fell into a bad slump. The slide work was poor, the men did not turn well on the catch, and were not effective while the oars were in the water...
Captain McLaughlin pitched first class ball. He allowed but two hits and gave only an equal number of passes. Had it not been for the fact that Wigglesworth slipped and fell when going after a ground ball which he had let get by him, Brown would have been held scoreless. The all-round play of the University team was excellent, but the men still show inability to do timely hitting...
What enthusiasm and determination have done before they can do again. The hope of success for the University track team in the dual meet with Yale received a severe jolt on Saturday. Unexpected weaknesses in the Harvard team cropped out in several events. A few Harvard competitors fell below their usual standard of performance. Two prominent members of the team were unable to compete...