Word: manly
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Stung," by H. D. Chandler '06; "The Ballad of Those That Mock," by J. Hinckley '06; "Harvard Types, 2, Our Friend Brattle Hall," by J. H. B.; "The Rest of the Circle," by Van Wyck Brooks '08; "A Freshman's Letters Home," by E. D. B.; "To a Man of Pompeii," by Van Wyck Brooks...
...three-quarter backs. The usual play is to pass to the other halfback, who in turn passes back to the nearest three-quarter back. The ball is then carried down the field by a series of swift runs and passes by the three-quarter backs, each man passing the ball when about to be tackled...
...feature of the Rugby game that distinguishes it from the American game is that interference is prohibited. No man may be interfered with or blocked unless he is carrying the ball. The object of the game is to down the ball back of the opponents goal line. A touchdown scored in this way counts 3 points, and a goal from the touchdown adds 2 points. A goal from the field counts 4 points. For interference, grabbing the ball out of a scrimmage, tripping, etc., a free kick may be given to the opposing side. A free kick counts 3 points...
...Jason Mixter Cup will be given to the man shooting the best ten scores during the year, scores to be made at a 50-yard range with military revolver. The Club also offers a similar cup for rifle scores...
...fierce competition of today, said Mr. Fletcher, when the smallest advantage is effective, superior personal efficiency is a power for success. This efficiency may be gained by economy of nutrition. The primitive man ate only when he was hungry, and he chewed his food thoroughly, because nature made it hard. The man of today eats when he is not really hungry, and because much of his food is liquid or soft, he does not chew it enough...