Word: numbers
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...last number of the Advocate is disappointing, both in quality and quantity. Of the five short stories which fill the greater part of its sixteen pages, not one is particularly original in conception or remarkable in treatment. The most original, so far as there is any distinction to be made, is an unsigned contribution called "The Dream Lady," in which, though the theme is an ancient one, the manner of presenting it goes far to redeem the commonplaceness of the subject. Mr. W. G. Tinckom-Fernandez's "Fleshings and a White Pony" contains the elements of a good story...
...players, to the spectators, (who can now see the progress of the play so much better) and to the coaches, who have so much more scope for strategy. The principal changes in the rules that have brought about these benefits are the ten-yard rule, the limiting of number of men behind the line, the onside kick, and the forward pass...
...yard rule is excellent to make the offense resort to the open plays; the limiting of the number of men behind the line has the same effect. Without the onside kick and forward pass, however, the first two changes would be useless, for the only open play then available would be the long kick or quarterback kick. As originator of the onside kick rule I may possibly be prejudiced; but it seems that it would be a grave mistake to go back to the rule allowing the back field men to let a ball bounce around on the ground...
...offered by the Athletic Association for the winner of the greatest number of points in the two handicap contests in the broad jump was won by C. C. Little '10, with a score of 10 points. The results of yesterday's competition were as follows: first, C. C. Little '10, scratch, distance, 21 ft., 9 in.; second, W. P. Dillingham '11, handicap 6 in., distance, 21 ft., 3 in.; third, J. P. Long '11, handicap 6 in., distance...
Announcement was also made that a large number of additional applications for the Union dance had been received making it possible for the committee to proceed with the arrangements...