Word: offsets
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...greatest progress which has been made in New York to offset this condition has been in the destruction of dark alleys, where poor tenements containing rooms in which no light or air had access, were prevalent. In the investigations made by a committee for the purpose, 360,000 rooms were found which did not have any external openings for light or air. Now the laws forbid the erection of any structure in which there shall be a single room which does not have an external opening. Mr. Riis showed many interesting views of the poorer quarters of New York under...
...financial loss, if any, could be more than offset by looking into expenses. The possible saving in training table expenses, the cutting down of other extravagances, and the stopping of absolute wastes of money will make a very considerable economy...
...measures I have outlined would, I am confident, reduce the total cost of our sports and the cost to each man, distribute the necessary cost equitably, give all teams a fair chance, and greatly increase the number of participants. The reduction in ticket prices might be offset by the greater number that would probably be sold; if so, all surplus money for a number of years could be spent for needed improvements; if not, a reduced surplus would mean making those improvements more gradually, and less basis for the charge of commercialism in our sports. J. M. GROVES...
Amberg made the first score on a goal from a foul and shortly after succeeded in throwing a pretty goal from the floor. Towards the end of the half; however, Dingle secured the ball from a scrimmage and threw an easy goal, but this was soon offset by a goal from the floor by Brooks. The half ended with the score 7 to 4 in Harvard's favor...
...only 15 minutes, the University team were weakened by the absence of Barber and Prizer, who were taken out for slight injuries. Harrison went in at point and the defense was moved up one place. No other man was put in, but Jennings, of Hobart, was taken out to offset the loss, and the game was continued with 11 men on a side. Sessa had scored twice for Harvard, and Riegel once for Hobart, when time was called...