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...last evening the Filley Cup was presented to the members of the All Stars Crew, winners of last fall's series of interdormitory races. The cup was offered by B. A. G. Fuller '00, who has been interested for a number of years in stimulating rowing as an athletic sport in the University...
During the Civil War interest in the sport declined, but in 1864 the races with Yale were resumed. In 1870 Harvard had scored seven victories out of nine contests. A four-oared race was held against Oxford on the Themes in 1869, in which the University acquitted itself very creditably, losing by only six seconds...
...Scholarship Number" of the Illustrated which has just appeared, contains much interesting information regarding local Harvard affairs and several valuable discussions of general academic problems. The articles on "Phi Beta Kappa at Harvard," "Chess Club," "Wireless Club" and "Hockey as a Major Sport" should receive attention from undergraduates, who may also note. Dean Yeoman's betrayal of "the secret of entering the examination period with confidence," and ponder his words: "Searching for truth, and applying truth to practical affairs, is the most interesting thing in life." But many besides undergraduates might read with profit the suggestive remarks of Professor Legouis...
...year's relay race and decisively defeated the funny fellows in baseball, the jokers have been humble as pie. Again, however, an evidence of life is seen, and the CRIMSON, believing such affrontery should be crushed in its infancy, desires to chastise the offenders. Hockey, being the season's sport, it seems altogether fitting and proper that the CRIMSON should in this sport, prove its superiority over John's Journal, as it has already done in other sports. Hence, this challenge to a contest on the ice is issued to Lampy, details to be settled later. Does Lampy accept...
...number of men who have reported for wrestling is too small. The sport is still in its infancy here but has failed to show a healthy growth this season. Yale won all seven of the matches last year and we must "come back" stronger. A larger squad than the present one is essential to good improvement. Especially in the 115 pound, 135 pound and heavy weight classes are candidates desired but men of any weight are urged to come out. Mr. Anderson will be at the "Gym" during January, February, March and April, every afternoon except Saturday and Sunday from...