Word: burrs
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...introducing Coach Haughton, the toastmaster emphasized the sacrifice he made to coach the team: when the committee appointed by Captain Burr first approached Haughton, he made two conditions upon which he would take charge of the football: first, that arrangements could be made enabling him to get away from his business; and second, that he should receive no compensation. It should be understood by all that he made this sacrifice with no other motive than loyalty...
...athletics in everything except baseball. We cannot be accused of considering football the ultimate goal toward which to strive, but the real goal is the successful application of trained intelligence in everything; if we do not bring this about, people think something is wrong. We take satisfaction in Burr's staying out of the game for the good of the team, while the Yale Alumni Weekly criticizes Burch's playing as a mistake. In the extension of the coaching system we have laid a strong foundation for future victories. We must always bear in mind, however, that Yale, though never...
...factors in the success of the team. The coaching staff had entire charge of the individual instruction and their judgment and advice relieved him of many problems. Sixteen men in all assisted in the development of the team and each did so at a sacrifice. In speaking of Captain Burr, Haughton said "he is the bravest and most intelligent captain Harvard has ever had." He began his work the day he was elected and did not stop until after the Yale game. Another name must not be omitted, that of W. F. Garcelon, the real power which has made success...
...speech Captain Burr expressed his appreciation of the support afforded the team by the undergraduate body, and laid stress upon their taking matters into their own hands in the organization of the Student Council at a time when a curtailment of intercollegiate contests seemed imminent...
...guests. Major Henry Lee Higginson '55 will preside and J. W. Farley '99 will act as toastmaster. The speakers will be Dean Briggs, Postmaster-General George von L. Meyer '79, W. F. Garcelon L.'95, graduate treasurer of athletics, Head Coach P. D. Haughton '99, and Captain F. H. Burr...