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...Freshman crews rowing on the machines in the Locker Building, under the direction of Coaches Brown and Haines, and prospects are good for an excellent 1921 season.. Very few upperclassmen are reporting, however, and this fact does not augur well for the spring. All men interested in the sport are asked to report at the daily voluntary practice, and receive the benefit of the supervision of the two coaches. The recent loss of three oarsmen will be somewhat offset by the expected return to College of R. S. Emmet '19, captain and stroke of his Freshman eight...
Although proficiency in these branches of sport will be aimed at, the primary object of the class will be to provide an opportunity for first-year men to secure exercise and further physical development. Such an opportunity is seldom offered men who are not members of any organized athletic team. The custom of holding class has been existent for ten years, although last season a decreased number of applicants threatened the abandonment of the plan. No expense is attached to membership in the organization, not-with standing which, the best coaching is afforded members. The class is open...
...Moore '93, Graduate Treasurer of the Athletic Association, will have general supervision of the work of the four groups. Requests for transfer from one sport to another can be made at the office of the H. A. A. A special arrangement has been planned by which members of the class can join Professor Schoroeder's division in general gymnasium exercise, which meets at 5 in the afternoon...
Target practice, too, combines sport with experience, although the latter is its best feature. Sub-calibre rifles and short ranges cannot make anyone an expert, but they develop a true eye, a steady hand and a reliable trigger-squeeze. Shooting Boches requires more skill than can be acquired on Soldiers Field, yet beginners may learn the rudiments, and experienced marksmen may improve their aim. The student who practises with rifle or bayonet furthers his own military prospects, and, at the same time, obtains exercise and recreation...
...Only a light workout was held, but commencing today regular practice will take place each afternoon, with the exception of Saturday, from 4 until 6 o'clock. About 20 more men who have signified their intention of wrestling are expected to report today, while all others interested in the sport may still join the squad...