Word: falling
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...days ago it was suggested in this column that it is very desirable that all men who intend to try for the football team next fall, should begin training now, by keeping in as good physical condition as possible and by avoiding, as far as they can, late hours and all other excesses of any kind. It is not only desirable that the candidates should do this, but it is in a way their duty...
...development of the elective system at Harvard is one of the chief glories of the University, but it has brought some evils in its train which are fast ceasing to be of minor importance. The chief of these is experienced every fall whom the undergraduates attempt to choose their courses for the ensuing year. The difficulty of selecting four desirable courses which do not conflict is a most serious...
...Last fall a company was organized which took part in a competitive drill with Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brown University, but on account of small numbers and insufficient practice did not make a very creditable showing. This year it is hoped that a large number will join and make the company a success. Lieutenant Robinson has charge of the organization...
...reason for this lack of strength and endurance is what must be found out. Some believe that the training has been too hard and long. But it has been, in fact, lighter than in past years, and no heavier than the Princeton and Pennsylvania training this fall. The question of how long and how hard the training shall be can safely be left to the coaches, the trainer and the medical advisors...
...fumbling by either side, considering the wet ball and the amount of kicking resorted to. Pennsylvania, in fact, played almost entirely a kicking game, being unable to gain in any other way. Coombs and McCracken, halfback and guard, respectively, who have been playing with the Pennsylvania 'varsity squad this fall, put up the best game for the visitors, and together did most of the tackling...