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...LONDON, CONN., June 11. - Yale and Harvard did less work on the river today than they have done any day yet since they came here, their rowing being over short stretches to correct and perfect their stroke. The practice was all on the upper end of the course and above their quarters, a section of the river where the crews work is somewhat secluded from observation, and where the water is perfectly still. The Harvard launch came down to the lower end of the course this evening, leaving the crew at work above. The course has not yet been wholly...
Since the settling of the details is now alone necessary to perfect Harvard's two years' agreement with Cornell, it is safe to regard that agreement as final. Neither college is at all likely to throw obstacles in the way of the proposed athletic league, so Harvard may take pleasure in having already secured so worthy a new rival. Cornell's athletic reputation has been chiefly won through her crew, but in football and baseball as well, she has of late years begun to take high rank. There is every reason to expect a series of interesting contests...
...Latin literature, as bearing upon ancient life, and (5) of the antiquities of Rome itself. The Classical School will be located with the School of Architecture in the formerly celebrated Villa Ludovisi, an old palace on the Pincian Hill. The quiet and picturesque surroundings make the situation a perfect one for the purpose and commanding a beautiful view over the city, it constitutes one of the most extensive panoramas of Rome and Campagna. How far the broad field of work laid out will actually be covered will depend upon the judgment of the committee, the resources of the school...
Trudeau kept the Holy Cross batters guessing, and was backed up by almost perfect team work. Kelly's work in centre field, capturing nine flies, was magnificent. Curley played a great game at second. Fincke captured a hot liner and completed a double play by getting the ball to first in quick order...
There has been no change in the make-up of the crew since the official list was given out. Hamilton still hits the stroke up to 50 with perfect ease, and many have an idea that on certain days, when Courtney refuses to allow any one to accompany him on the launch, that the stroke exceeds...