Word: confirmation
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...upon the long-established tradition that the longer race is the better test of skill and stamina. Back in the fifties when Harvard crews used barges on the Charles, the course was almost invariably three or four miles long. The introduction of the less cumbersome shell only tended to confirm the adoption of a protracted contest as the culminating event of the year. Although it is generally conceded that the short race puts a more severe strain upon the crew, there has been enough discussion in its favor to warrant serious consideration of the question at periodic intervals...
...speaking of Woods, Davis says, "Conspicious in the group, (of guards) first and foremost stands Woods of Harvard." He also says, "A companion to Keck at tackle distinctly appears Sedgwick of Harvard. The data of the chart records confirm judgment in the selection." With regard to the center position Davis says, "A record of impregnability, roving brilliance and steady accurate passing presents the Harvard center, Havemeyer, as the pivot of the allied line." And, "Arnold Horween of Harvard by all round brilliance, is distinctly entitled to a place on the mythical team...
...first place, having failed to confirm our obligations to the world, we propose to wash our hands of the whole affair, at the same time compelling Germany to confirm her obligations to us. Secondly, in default of this confirmation by Germany, we propose to prohibit commercial intercourse with Germany, thus submitting her to a blockade which will stifle her industries, hamper the performance of her obligations to bur allies, and breed anarchy where stability is of all things o be desired. Thirdly, Congress, by imposing terms on Germany, proposed virtually to negotiate a treaty of peace, which power, under...