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...singles and the winners of last fall's tournament are barred from the doubles, there is an unusually good chance for new players to come out. The Tennis Association in lowering the entrance fee hoped to increase the number of contestants and so awaken a more general interest. With three hundred or more tennis players in college, our tournaments ought soon to become among the best in the country...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 5/12/1883 | See Source »

...Yale graduate has published an appeal to students in general and Yale men in particular to stop the growing evil of gambling. He says, "years of toleration have enabled it to fasten itself on students' life with the tenacity of a tumor on the human vitals, so that reform may call for heroic action." To overcome this evil he suggests among other means, "a resolution calling for action at the next annual meeting of the inter-collegiate Y. M. C. A., in order that a crusade against gambling in all colleges may be called...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 5/11/1883 | See Source »

EDITORS HARVARD HERALD: I wish to thank you for the sensible stand you have taken on the question of professional trainers and practice with professional nines. The feeling is becoming general through the college that the regulations of the faculty, however wellintended they may be, are, in their present form, injurious to our athletic interests, and at the same time not welladapted to bring about the desired absence of a "professional" spirit. The question is not one which can be settled by arbitrary rules; for no matter how strong the regulations may be made, cases will continually arise in which...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: No Headline | 5/11/1883 | See Source »

...compelled to resign his position to Nichols, who, although a good pitcher, lacks experience in that capacity. Nichols is an excellent catcher, and throws with great precision. Allen, who in the absence of Captain Crocker has filled catcher's position in an almost faultless manner, is an excellent general player, and has had considerable experience as pitcher. Smith, who before entering college had but little experience on the ball field, has covered first base remarkably well, making but one error in eight games. He is a heavy batter, but lacks experience in base running. Coolidge, who was disabled...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE NINES. | 5/9/1883 | See Source »

Baker is playing an exceptionally strong game at short this year. His stops are sure and his throws are accurate. His general play is noticeable for promptness and accuracy. He exercises greater care in his play than ever before. He is batting well and his base running is good...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE NINES. | 5/9/1883 | See Source »