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...game felt that they had attempted too much in trying to introduce a new sport into a college where boating was at its height, where base-ball was all the rage, and where tennis and rifle clubs were rising into prominence. Lacrosse, though of slow, has still been of sure growth. We may imagine the first few forlorn players creeping out to some retired part of Holmes field to practise their strange sport. In the fall of 1879, however, the prospects of the game brightened. In that year the following set of officers were elected to the association: Wright...
...wish that I was younger. In the course of my life I have picked up one or two observations. I have noticed that whenever a big newspaper thinks it worth while to spend half a column to tell a man that he is of no account, he may be sure that he counts for his full share; and he may fairly believe that he has reached a certain altitude when it is worth half a column to try to put him down. I do not doubt that I shall get all the credit I deserve from the public, without regard...
...certain that the senior crew will be represented in the spring races, but that they will turn out a crew that will do credit to '83 rowing record, is by no means sure. There are at present eight, or possibly nine men in training, but where so many new places are to be filled there should certainly be enough candidates to allow a choice in the men to fill up the boat...
...rowing has declined when the races are not close, and foot-ball came very near losing its prestige when the "block" game was developed. In fact, a high degree of excitement seems to be necessary to secure the lasting success of any outdoor game in this country. To be sure, the excitement over cricket in the English universities is intense, and in one city at least in this country a very general interest is shown in the game. But to one who has seen little of the game the idea of becoming greatly excited over a cricket match seems almost...
...there is a clash between the respective classes, and before the flag is captured the students have a rush which is admitted by the members of the two upper classes. Last year the flag was placed on the top of the flag pole on the green, and to make sure that no athletic sophomore should tear it down the halyards were cut. This was of no avail; one of their number climbed the pole like a monkey and captured the trophy. On reaching the ground a rush was made for the prize, and during the melee the police arrived...