Word: lessened
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...difficult and give too great an advantage to the team which is on the defensive. To remedy this condition the following changes have been suggested: To increase the number of downs by one or decrease the distance to be gained in three downs from 10 to 7 yards; to lessen the advantages of a touchback to the defending side; to remove the 20-yard restriction on the forward pass, allowing the passer to throw the ball any distance. Other suggestions to be taken up by the committee are to make possible the identity of players on the field by having...
...there be any additions or alterations, such as perhaps cutting out the kick-off or some special legislation relating to tackling that will still further lessen the liability to injuries, such suggestions should have the fullest consideration. But simplicity should be aimed...
...Committee on Dramatic Management includes members from various organizations which give plays during the year. Its purpose is to lessen the cost in the production of plays by economizing as regards scenery and other stage details. The object of the Committee on Organizations is to systematize and cooperate with all clubs in the University other than athletic, editorial, and social, for the furtherance of their usefulness in the future...
There is a growing tendency in American schools and colleges to lessen the importance of intercollegiate athletics and, in turn, devote more care and attention to the physical welfare of the average student. The number of men in college who take daily exercise, especially in winter, sufficient to keep themselves in good physical condition is but a small percentage of the whole student body. Yet the average college man is not averse to regular exercise. Only it is easier to slight this than social or college duties. Many colleges recognize the fact that the students need exercise, yet will...
...Corporation has passed the following recommendations to lessen danger from fire in the College dormitories, made to it by W. S. Burke, Inspector of Grounds and Buildings...