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...shows that the standard of physique of the athlete and of the average student has risen surprisingly in the 28 years covered by his records, while the scholarship man is considerably below the standard of 1880. The conclusion which he draws from these facts is, that just as strength test is required of athletes, so conformity to a physical standard should be imposed on all men competing for scholarships and other forms of academic distinction...
...some creditable exhibitions were made, especially in the shot-put and broad jump, which were both won by J. R. Kilpatrick of Yale at 41 feet, 1 1-2 inches and 22 feet, 2 1-2 inches, respectively. Harvard has had no very good test, their only meet being that with Phillips Exeter Academy last Saturday, which they won, 59 1-2 points...
Competitors must be able to show a card from Dr. Sargent indicating that a strength test has been taken since February 1. Entries may be made at the Locker Building until 6 o'clock tonight; about 125 men have already entered...
...servant of the people, he said, must be one of them to appreciate their needs, to understand their feelings, and to be able to represent them honestly. The best test of a man's real worth for public capacity, and one of its most broadening influences, is contact with common life, for the intellectual and moral force of the American people is the greatest that the world has ever seen. The American soldier, standing as the does for self-sacrificing devotion to the republic, is a good example of the attitude that should be taken in public life...
...games, to be held in the stadium, Saturday, at 3 o'clock, close today at 6 P. M. All who wish to compete should sign the blue--Book on the bulletin board in the Locker Building before that time. No one is eligible who has not taken the strength test since January 1 and received a card from Dr. Sargent. Cups will be given as prizes for first and second and probably for third place. All events will be handicap except the quarter-mile, which will be run from scratch. Only a few of the best runners are expected...