Word: blame
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...question that was discussed at the so-called mass meeting last evening is, despite any statements made to the contrary, one of the utmost importance and interest to the college as a whole; its decision one way or the other a this time involves much praise or blame to Harvard...
...remarkably small number of entries for the second winter meeting to be held this afternoon has called forth much comment from the college at large. Many of the opinions appear to lay the blame upon the management of the Athletic Association; and the men who are thus attributing blame to the officers of the association are in many cases the ones who are really responsible for the lack of interest shown thus far in the meetings. Many of these men are fully capable of contesting in the events of the meetings, and of making creditable showings even...
...college has been granted. We all know what half a dozen practice games with professional teams would mean for us and we all appreciate and are grateful for the action of the Committee. If now we lose year after year as we have been losing, we can attach no blame to anybody but ourselves. Practically all restrictions have been removed and there is no reason why we should not turn out a better nine than ever before in the spring of 1889. We say this because we are confident of the good effect this practice with professionals will have upon...
...interests of fair play we are sorry that this thing has happened. But at all events our management is clearly absolved from all blame in the matter. They have acted as fairly and reasonably as their dignity and the necessity of the case would allow. They could scarcely allow themselves to be unjustly trampled upon...
...government of Turkey is to blame for this decadence, and not the people. They are still as brave and enduring as of old, and possess the same excellent qualities as their ancestors. These virtues, however, are useless without civilization, and internal reforms are necessary, if the nation is to maintain its independent existence...