Word: fairness
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...weights and the men are evidently trying to do their best. As a whole the men are not very strong or skilful, and frequently the strongest men are rowing in the poorest form. While there are several men who look as though they would row in very fair form the lack of strength and experience is very apparent. The improvement in the past couple of weeks, however, has been great, and if the crew were strengthened by some of the old men it would make a much better showing. The candidates, with their weights and a few of the personal...
There are two courses open to an honorable lawyer when he doubts the justice of his clients case, first, to bring about a compromise, if possible, (and it is in this way in which many cases end); secondly, to present a fair argument and let the case stand wholly on its merits. Then, too, that lawyer is the most honorable and will in the end succeed best, who treats all witnesses fairly and courteously. Too many lawyers think it advisable to bulldoze all men with whom they come in contact, but the best cross-examiner is he who treats...
...reasonably certain that the A. A. U. championship games will be held in Boston on April 12. The B. A. A. have secured the refusal of the Mechanics Fair building for that date...
...without the miserable disputes incident to leagues. The only argument I can see in favor of a dual league is that it will define eligible players and make rules. Some people think Yale and Harvard too young to carry on games simply by precedent and a spirit of fair play. If thirty years of experience is not enough for them, how much do they need? I have talked with several prominent Yale men who appeared to be quite sick and tired of these incessant bickerings about games. I am sure that every man in Yale and Harvard wants...
...trifling assurance that gentlemen ought not need nor ask for. If Yale and Harvard cannot hold games without red tape and cumbrous regulations they ought to "quit." The example of the English universities ought to put us to shame. Every feeling but a desire for good sport and fair play ought to be banished from our athletic fields. Since one conference has resulted in a majestic secret, I repeat, I believe more than half the college would favor no league but a tacit agreement...