Word: eager
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...good judgment. Lawrence at right tackle was not strong in defense and on the offense did not get his opponent out of the way. He gained ground unusually well on the tackles-back play. Bowditch at right end got down well under punts and played reliably. He was too eager, however, and twice caused a loss of 10 yards for offside play. Matthews, who took his place, was fairly capable. Motley was as steady as usual, and got down well under punts; but allowed himself to be blocked off too much by the interference. Clark got down quickly on punts...
Roberts played centre on the second and was fairly effective, but was too eager and delayed the game by interfering. Boyd punted well, getting the ball off quickly on poor passes...
...directing the other University activities and interests, every assistance within our power. In our work, on account of its nature, there may be unintentional mistakes because it must often be hasty to be timely, but we shall continue to make every effort to be accurate and shall always be eager to rectify any errors which may unwittingly be made. We have always thought first of the University, and her service will always be our first duty, but as we read her motto it is still "Veraas," not "Conformity to the opinions of the HARVARD CRIMSONS." HARVARD CORRESPONDENTS OF BOSTON NEWSPAPERS...
...Samaria, encounters St. Peter and St. John, who have brought the gift of a new illumination to the converts of the young deacon Philip. They have taught and blessed, and the marvelous tokens of this transforming presence straightway became manifest in them. Simon sees and wonders at it and eager to rouse a kindred ardor says: "Give me this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost." The text is St. Peter's answer...
During the spring of 1861, a visitor in Cambridge might frequently have seen companies of Harvard men drilling on the Delta where Memorial Hall now stands. They were there because the country was in need of help; because every brave man was eager for a part in the work that had to be done; and it' in memory of those who bore their p at the cost of life that we meet here...