Word: gooding
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...second number of the Advocate which appeared yesterday is certainly interesting. Moreover, the selection of material has been skilful, for the number steers with striking evenness between heaviness on the one side and more fooling on the other. There is, however, some good fooling in it, for instance the thoroughly deserved burlesquing in "The Adventures of the Harvard Man" of some recent pictures of him in fiction. Decidedly amusing, too, are the lines "B. C. or A. D." It is a pity that the only other piece of verse, "The Indian Runner," which is admirable in its first stanza, falls...
...were counted on to play on the team this year were made ineligible. For this reason, a great deal of time has been spent on elementary work and the development of new material. The great characteristic of the team this year is the spirit of good fellowship among its members, a spirit which is invaluable in the development of good team work. There have been very few injuries owing to the principles inaugurated last year by the coaches, and a better opportunity has thus been given for getting the whole team together. There is also less drudgery about the work...
...team usually gets strong support only at the end of the season, but it needs just as much in the middle of the schedule, during the formulative period. What the team wants is good support without criticism. Last year there was a great deal of grumbling and criticism, and the coaches were accused of favoritism. You men must feel confidence in the coaches, and trust us to pick the team. If anyone has any criticism to make, let him make it direct to head-quarters, and an explanation will be given him. The team this year is typical of Harvard...
...only touchdown was scored on an onside kick, Sibley downing the ball over the line after it had been fumbled. They played an excellent game at end for the first team, recovering the ball several times on passes and kicks. Miller, on the other end, was also of good service in getting the ball on fumbles, and his tackles were hard and sure. At centre Nourse showed up well, not only in holding his position, but also in getting down rapidly under punts. He made several good tackles...
...Good Government Association of Boston is anxious to get members of the University to do some work in the coming campaign in Boston. The work will require intelligence, judgment and tact, and should be interesting to those interested in political matters; to anyone intending to take an active part in politics after leaving College it should be a good practical experience...