Word: steps
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...dates of the entire series of outdoor field events which will be held in the Stadium this fall are as follows: October 19, pole-vault and 12-pound shot-put; October 21, running high jump and discus-throwing; October 26, hop, step and jump and pole-vault; October 28, running high jump and 12-pound hammer-throw; November 2, running broad jump and 16-pound shot-put; November 4, pole-vault and throwing 56-pound weight for height; November 9, running high jump and 8-pound shot-put; November 11, running broad jump and 16-pound hammer-throw; November...
...only that, indications are that it is no better than Yale's. This is certainly a revelation, considering the foundation Yale had to go upon--principally last year's second-rate freshman crew. If the stroke is at fault it may be well to remove him, though the step is daring. We can only hope it will turn out better than experience would have us believe...
...glad to hear that the Athletic Committee after careful consideration of all phases of the question has decided to abolish basketball as an intercollegiate sport at Harvard College. The Student Council came to the same conclusion some time ago, and recommended the step to the Committee. The many causes for abolition have been reviewed at some length in these columns. Lack of interest among the undergraduates and the players, the character of the game itself, the poor facilities at the Hemenway Gymnasium, and the continued unsuccess of the University teams were the leading reasons. The last will undoubtedly be considered...
...right to have any University team handicapped to such an extent. If the Committee feels that there is enough interest to make intercollegiate matches worth while, the expenses of the team should be paid in whole or in part from the general fund. It is perhaps doubtful if this step would make the sport particularly popular, but it would at least be given a fair chance for success...
...lightly dispensed with. In behalf of the many men who prefer the present system in spite of its defects, we venture to disagree with the President and advocate the continuance of the ordinary four-year residence, accompanied by an increase in the requirements for a degree. IF such a step were taken, we believe that all the good results desired by him would be brought about. A greater amount of work would be necessary than at present; the Senior class would be unified; and the average age at graduation would be lowered with the realization of the necessity of getting...