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...Wilbur, having had his share of trouble in one way and another, was glad to shift this burden of responsibility upon Lawyers Roberts and Pomerene. But these eminent lawyers have also had trouble enough with their oil cases (their first indictments against Doheny et al, were thrown out) and refused to take a chance. Thus, even when Mr. Doheny, last year, offered to fill the tanks and to sign any legal agreement which Messrs. Roberts and Pomerene could devise to prevent such action from having any effect on the pending litigation, the offer was refused...
...Harvard oarsmen, however, should show the results of two year of consistent rowing policy. For some time past each unsuccessful season has meant a sudden shift in coaches, with results more discouraging as the inevitable consequence. With Coach Stevens as head of a new regime the 1921 varsity crews made a very favorable showing against the powerful Yale crews at New London Under the same system of instruction progress has been consistent. Graduates and undergraduates may rest assured that whatever the final outcome may be of this afternoon's bitter struggle, they can shout lustily at the end: "Well rowed...
Mahan Makes Shift in Lineup...
...most surprising shift in the shake-up is that of Ullman, who has been with Coach Lake's seconds, to take the place of Captain Hammond at second base. Hammond will go to first base and replace Coady, who will not appear in the batting order, while Burgess will take the place of Bennett in center field, completing the changes in position. HARVARD PENNSYLVANIA Zarakov 3b. c.f. Tremper Ellison r.f. 3b. Sensenig Todd l.f. l.f. McGrew Hammond 1b. s.s. Farrell Ullman 2b. 1b. Schuff Burgess c.f. r.f. Lindsay Hoffman c. 2b. Allen Howard s.s. c. Davenport Toulmin p. p. Long
...Browning didn't write it. In fact, no one wrote these words of comfort and wisdom. So the student is left to shift upon his own devices...