Word: fairness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Harvard student tells a Boston journalist that he does not think it fair that the college should be censured for the occasional public disorder of some of the young fellows studying there. He states what is doubtless the fact, that there are only a few of the "men" given to this sort of thing, and that their conduct ought not to be made to reflect upon the entire university. And he has no little justice upon his side. The world is quick to adverse criticism upon people and things, but it is not always as prompt as it might...
...delay is anticipated in the delivery of umbrellas by this means of checking. This is to be tried first, merely as an experiment, and if it is found to be successful, will be continued. The Board desire the co-operation of the members in giving it a fair trial, and request all umbrellas to be left, either in the stands outside, or checked in the auditor's room, after the announcement is made, that the checking system is ready...
...fair bonus will be given for any two lockers between the numbers 391 and 442 inclusive. Address X, at the gymnasium office...
...fair bonus will be given for any two lockers between the numbers 391 and 442 inclusive. Address X, at the gymnasium office...
...freedom of action in batting requisite in acquiring the art of placing the ball. Under the existing rule the pitcher is allowed to deliver seven balls before he can be punished for sending in unfair balls while the batsman is punished for failing to strike at the first three fair balls sent in to him. This is an advantage given the pitcher which has a damaging effect on the batting, especially in the matter of trying to bat with skill by placing the ball instead of the haphazard way in vogue now. One of two things is needed...