Word: flagging
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...evidence to the contrary. We ask for examples of foul play and they state but one from many opportunities. We have shown that football builds character and efficiency. It is not the leather ball, but what it stands for, as we may say it is not the American flag, but what it represents...
...Clark was the next speaker for the affirmative. The comparison between the football and the flag is apt, he said. Many have died for both. Our opponents say that we have cited but one instance of foul play in the recent Harvard-Yale game. This is true, only one instance can be sighted, the rest were hidden. The recent resolution of the Rules Committee in Philadelphia has shown that even authorities on the subject admit the existence of brutality. It is worded "to eliminate the chances of rough play, and to lessen brutality." If the negative can support the arguments...
...often as we decorate the graves of your comrades, and your own, as you fall by the way in this long march to the common home of all men, whether soldiers or men of peace, we may well recall the undying memory of him who loved the flag of his country. He marched to defeat, but the heavenly powers turned his momentary disaster into final victory; and he was as ready to forgive his enemies as we are to forgive those who vainly sought to ruin the country that nurtured them...
...classes to Soldiers Field. A band of 15 pieces will lead. Only old songs will be played. Men should form promptly in order to march to their seats before the teams arrive on the field. It will add to the effectiveness of the parade if everyone carries a flag...
Officers have been appointed in the two academic military companies, and it has been decided to hold a competitive drill on Wednesday, April 22, in the Second Regiment Armory. There will be a company drill for a flag and an individual drill for gold and sliver medals...