Word: favorable
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...greatest educational reformers that ever lived. Though living and writing in the seventeenth century, he was possessed with nineteenth century ideas and some of the forms which he sought to introduce into the schools of his time, are still urged by progressive educators, though only recently finding favor and adoption. The following extract from the English version of the proposal of these celebrations gives one a glimpse of his work and character: "Born in Moravia, working amongst Czechs, Germans, English, Dutch, Swedes and Hungarians, with friends in France and Italy, he (Comenius) has won, by his thought, as well...
...record of Harvard-Columbia freshman races stands 6 to 6, while that of Yale-Columbia races is 2 to 1 in favor of Columbia...
...games. Their reason, as given, was, that by such an arrangement Harvard would be at a disadvantage in playing the final game on Yale's grounds. Be it understood that during the entire argument concerning dates it was taken for granted by both parties that the chances were in favor of a Harvard victory in the game at Cambridge and Yale's winning at New Haven. This would make the game on neutral grounds the most important and probably the deciding game. We pointed out to the Harvard delegates that if Harvard won the first game, the advantage would...
...Intercollegiate Rowing Association has finally determined to abandon the course at New London in favor of one on the Hudson, and during the past few days its regatta committee have been examining suitable courses. The choice lies between a course at Newburg and one at Poughkeepsie. At Newburg a four-mile course can be obtained, sheltered from all except the east winds, so that smooth water is practically assured. The current runs at the rate of but three miles an hour and as the stream at that point is over a mile wide, all the crews can keep...
Another important point in favor of Newburg is that the observation train on the West Shore Road will run parallel to the course and only a few yards distant from the river, without any break in the view of the race...