Word: earnestly
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...therefore gave the Athletic Committee the assurance that I was an amateur within the full meaning of the Harvard rules, which debar men who have received money for teaching physical exercises. My statement having been received by the Athletic Committee as conclusive evidence of my eligibility, it is my earnest desire now to relieve Harvard of any embarassment in my case, as my wish was to contribute in an honorable manner only toward Harvard success. Respectfully, O. F. CUTTS...
...EARNEST EVERETT SMITH...
...freely and forcibly. He held strong opinions and advocated them strongly; but he was every ready to revise his views, or to suspend judgment in matters of controversy, and he was quick to recognize the tenability of theories with which he could not at the moment agree. He was earnest and zealous in his work as a teacher, and became deeply interested in the promotion of improved methods of teaching the Classics, in the development of higher instruction in the University, and in the advancement of productive scholarship. His learning was varied and profound; his mind was vigorous and characterized...
...Olcott, who is putting up the same excellent game which he played last year at centre. The other guard position, since the disqualification of Glass, has been filled by substitutes, of whom Hamlin, a substitute tackle last year, seems to be the most promising man. He is a hard, earnest player but is hardly capable of maintaining his predecessor's standard. Holt at centre passes well and uses good judgment. He was substitute to Olcott last year. DeSaulles at quarterback has become a brilliant player, and is especially effective in receiving and running back punts. He also displays considerable generalship...
There has never been a time, he said, when earnest men were so intent upon finding religious ideals and religious sanction for their work. In no better way can men form such ideals and reach religious opinions than by free discussion of religious questions from different points of view. For such serious and helpful discussion this Union offers the greatest opportunity...