Word: sureness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...through well. They are by far the best looking of the class crews. The freshmen and juniors have the heaviest and strongest men, especially the juniors. The freshmen have improved greatly lately, but were somewhat hampered some weeks ago by the lack of a suitable boat. They are not sure of their boat, and often strike the water with their oars. The juniors have been decided favorites for some time. Though their body-work is not all it should be, nor their watermanship clean, they often row a powerful stroke...
Welsh, of Columbia, is said to clear over 10 feet in the pole vault. Dr. Savage, of the Berkeley Athletic Club, says that Columbia would be almost sure of winning the intercollegiate cup this year if the methods of scoring had not been changed. He counts on Columbia's taking both hurdles, the broad jump, mile walk and pole vault...
...late years, but when they have occurred they have been all the more keenly appreciated. If anything could be added to make the occasion of greater interest it has been found in the subject, "The Choice of Studies." A talk by President Eliot on any subject would be sure to attract a large audience, but on this topic his words will be listened to with unusual attention. No student can have his choice of studies for the remainder of the term so absolutely determined that he will not be glad to receive advice from one better fitted to give...
...sent word that their letter of the 22d was intended are an acceptance of Harvard's challenge to a bicycle race. This would seem to bring the negotiations to a definite conclusion. Now that the race is certain to come off, Harvard must do some hard work to make sure of victory. With all their race meets and team races on hand, the Cycling Association will have an opportunity to win great glory for the college. But defeat will be doubly humiliating after so much publicity has been given to all the association's contests. We understand that Yale...
...well attended by the class of '93. The proceeds of the concert will be given to the freshman crew, so that class loyalty ought to act with double force in drawing a large crowd. Not only should freshmen who have not yet heard their class glee club sing be sure to go to the concert tonight; but those who have not felt able to subscribe to their class crew should take this opportunity of getting an enjoyable entertainment in return for their subscription. That the concert will be well worth hearing we may safely predict. The club has trained hard...