Word: earnest
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...eleven, it would seem as if victory was considered certain. It must be remembered that Yale has a veteran rush line, as heavy, if not heavier, than our own, and that the game cannot possibly be won by the tactics which were used against Princeton. Nothing but the most earnest mental and physical efforts can bring us victory on Thanksgiving Day. Over-confidence alone can never...
Captain Stevenson will coach the crew, and a more earnest coach Yale has not had for many a day. It is believed that "Bob" Cook will look after their training, and ex-Captain John Rogers will also render valuable assistance. There is much valuable material this year in the freshman class, and in the recent rushes they showed that there was plenty of grit and muscle. The members do not propose to take a "back seat" if they can help it. Many of them already give promise of being exceptionally good oarsmen, and they are willing to work. They have...
...matter of small consequence. Jarvis is for the practice of the eleven, and if he cannot see the practice to his satisfaction without obstructing the players then let him go without seeing it. At all events the field must be kept free from obstruction, and all men who are earnest for the team's success will do their part to keep...
...long time the constitution was faithfully observed, and literary exercises were held at every weekly meeting. The programme was as follows: Music, declamation, select readings, essays, and an oration. In the midst of this earnest work the social side of the society was not neglected. Five or six times during the year private theatriricals were given, and the Athenaeum farces gained a great local reputation. It is recorded that on one night, an invitation having been extended to the Institute, that society came in a body and enthusiastically applauded the play...
After Christmas, work will begin in earnest. The tank which was introduced into the "gym" last year in place of the hydraulic will be used again this year and the same old barge will be placed in position...