Word: credited
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...fielding of the College nine was very creditable, only two errors being made. Lewis covered first base in good shape, and Lane made a fine catch of Milne's fly near the close of the game. With the exception of wild throws by Robinson and Milne, the worn of the Freshmen in the field was quick and fairly accurate. Jaynes, in center field, had three put-outs to his credit, one of which was a difficult chance...
...planned at the beginning of the season, has been given up and the method employed last year is now in use. It is, in brief, that the number of holes a player makes over and above his opponent's score shall go as so many points to the credit of the winner...
...this duty measurements of every student should be made and exercises prescribed for the correction of any defects which may be found in the individual. In addition to the physical training a short course of lectures on the care of the body should be a required course for Freshmen. Credit should be given to men who have developed physically during their college course, for physical development is an indication of a development in self-reliance and other qualities of character...
Professor William James spoke briefly on the mental effect of a proper development of the body. He heartily favored the proposed scheme and the idea of giving credit for the work done...
...Sargent, the last speaker, spoke of the widespread recognition by college faculties of the necessity of regular gymnasium exercise. He also devoted considerable attention to the details and advantages of required exercise for Freshmen. The giving of credit would have a tendency to soften the requirement and take away the sting of punishment...