Word: fall
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
There was also a misunderstanding in arranging for the games. When spoken to last fall concerning the Thursday afternoon games I understood that they were already arranged, that Dr. Sargent had already granted his permission, and that it would complicate matters for the basketball management if these games had to be changed. Under the circumstances, thinking that all branches of athletics should work in harmony, and being assured that these games would greatly help the basketball team if played, I made no protest...
...schedule I used only four of these Thursdays--thereby using the Gymnasium a little over one hour a week for only four weeks. The truth of the situation is this. The track management, having known as early as last May that I had secured permission, and again last fall, when I submitted a schedule of dates and times, simply neglected to arrange the Thursday squads for a different practice hour. Now that the conflict occurs, the track management and those individuals concerned ought to be willing to adjust themselves to a situation which was brought about through no fault...
...Monday's communication from Mr. Fall, modern football was criticized, among other things for the "danger of being tempted to forget that you are a gentleman...
...pine upon the bleachers take this up and make it popular? It is a better game in some respects and less brutal than its American brother. It is less sure to maim and kill. But there is room enough for all of them. CHARLES G. FALL, '68, Venice, December...
...trial of Cardinal de Rohan, and the scandalous libels which the adventuress Jeanne de la Motte directed against the queen--turned into hatred the former national popularity of innocent Marie Antoinette. Once the tide had turned, each new mistake of the Court augmented the public exasperation; and, after the fall of the Bastile, the infuriated mob, breaking into the palace of Versailles, attempted the murder of the queen, and drove the royal family to Paris...