Word: incorrection
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...appear to be in a position to apply the unwritten standards of the English universities, which consider faulty expression a breach of decency. We must, therefore, find some mechanical means for checking the continued use of incorrect English. The system, in vogue in some other colleges, whereby a man who consistently uses poor English in his reports and theses is remanded to an elementary course in composition which does not count for a degree, offers a practicable and, on the whole, an effective solution...
...understand that there is still some doubt as to the advisability of publishing the black-list of persons whose Yale game tickets were found in the hands of speculators. An incorrect list printed without giving those blacklisted sufficient time to offer and, if possible, to prove a defence would lead to many injustices. The odium of speculation would be attached to unfortunates whose names had been forged or whose friends had lost their tickets. It is obvious, also, that the presence on the list of the names of well-known graduates, whose reputation would convince everyone of their innocence, would...
...score of 45-0 which appeared in the Sunday papers was incorrect, as only four goals were kicked...
...likewise incorrect to state, as is so often done, that all "support" has been withdrawn from the minor sports. This year Hockey, Cricket, Basketball, Handball and the Gymnastic team have all received financial aid for "permanent equipment," which term has been liberally interpreted. In the case of Hockey the sum alloted by the Committee has been considerable...
...class football, reference was made not to the results of its athletic efforts but rather to the spirit in which the class acted. The basis for that statement was the reports of the coaches, on which frequent editorial appeals to the class were made; if those statements were incorrect, the CRIMSON regrets that it fostered a wrong impression. As to the present achievements of the class in connection with the Union, the CRIMSON feels very strongly but trusts, now that the class realizes its failure in this respect, that it will do its duty. The crew management is a minor...