Word: exert
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...sincere in her desire to play us; and yet it does not seem to us that her propositions were as liberal as they might have been. We hope that upon more mature consideration, the spirit which has previously characterized Yale and won her the respect of all, will exert a stronger influence and eventually demand that the right be done. We believe that this is what will happen, and that the much vexed question will come to a satisfactory conclusion...
...effect of this upon the athlete is very discouraging. He dares not over exert himself, and is in a continuous state of nervousness, which materially lessens the physical exertion, of which he would otherwise be capable, and it is well-known that courage and self-control are of the first importance to the success of the contestant...
...article on training, Mr. Ford gives some very sensible views on a subject in which a great many Harvard men take a practical interest. In his concluding remarks, Mr. Ford says: "Do not exert yourself in practice but leave the effort for the competition. In this way, you give the muscles the necessary work without tiring them," - a piece of advice which Mr. Lathrop always gives the men under his charge...
...branch of athletics is not large, and the bouts are always stupid and tiresome. The spectators, as well as the athletes, like events that go with more snap. The fencing and broadswords contests of last year were new and interesting. The executive committee of the II. A. A. should exert itself to make up programs which will be as far as possible fresh and attractive. Then those who are interested in athletics should see that there are many entries and contestants in every event. There is always one strong argument in favor of the winter meetings; they furnish an opportunity...
...results thus far obtained. His conclusion with regard to the social influence wrought by the women is that "a vast majority of the young women are not only earnestly devoted to the working out of great and noble purposes, but are also disposed on every occasion to exert their influence in behalf of a cultivated and refined social life. This spirit pervades the college, and it would be difficult indeed to point to a single instance, during the last three years at least, where a prolonged residence within the institution has failed to result in elevating the individual standard...