Word: doubtfully
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...project, as regards Athens, was discouraged by some cautious individuals who doubted its success, unless it had the advantage of all modern facilities, and these, it was claimed, were largely lacking in Greece. But now the success of the scheme is assured by the arrangements made. The Greek nation have responded with enthusiasm to the call for subscriptions and the expenses of a brilliant celebration will be more than covered. The ancient Stadium at Athens is to be put in order, its high embanked sides covered with rows of seats and the level part provided with a running track...
...serious work of developing an eight who can row together. We believe that there is every reason to be well satisfied with the progress which has been made so far, and to anticipate a continuation of it. Whatever may be the ultimate chances against Yale, there can be no doubt that the present system of rowing will have received the fairest possible test, and that the crew will profit much by the influence throughout its entire training of a fixed policy. Both crew and coach have our hearty wishes for the success of their efforts...
...simplicity very similar to that offered us by the Faculty in their proposed remedy for the evils of intercollegiate football. But a solution must have more than its mere simplicity to recommend it. It is an easy thing to suggest the abolishment of intercollegiate contests and no one can doubt that with the end of them would come the end of their abuses. Intercollegiate athletics have, however, far too much in their favor to be thus summarily abolished. That the Faculty and the Nation feel themselves unequal, as they must, to the task of reforming athletics, is no reason...
...Brooks, when told of the Faculty's action, expressed surprise, but said that he did not wish to say anything at present, especially as it was hard to tell how much significance there was in the vote. This was the point on which there was the most general doubt. Dr. Conant said that he thought the action was greatly to be regretted. It was the result, he thought, of magnifying the evils of the game without regard for the vast amount of good...
...Harvard students in Sanders Theatre. It is hoped by members of the Christian Association who have asked General Booth, that he will be able to speak tomorrow afternoon, but as his time is almost completely filled during his short stay in Boston, it is a matter of some doubt whether he will be able to come out to Cambridge...