Word: proved
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...satisfactory grades. A man who devotes himself to studies, and nothing else, is thought one-sided. And the opinion is not without foundation. The well known figure of the "grind" is not that of a balanced man in the Greek sense. But there are many examples in Harvard to prove that one may study, and even make Group I, without becoming a "grind". It is the undergraduate practice to honor those men who contribute some leadership in outside activities. In its strict sense leadership in studies is a misnomer. A man may stand at the head of the Rank List...
...Ponce de Leon may be real after all, and a mere stop in a larger scheme. Daedalus and learus were myths until the Wright brothers clothed them in fact. And Julos Verne in his day was thought a spinner of idle fancies. Who knows but Karel Capek may prove a seer, and President Lowell realize his dream of "synthetic Freshmen...
...Here at Harvard we have made some very interesting and accurate observations on this score particularly. Although I have not the figures to prove that this is true I can say that a majority of the men in college who make the first group are students who are concentrating in the Classics. Their study sharpens the wits and increases the scholarship that is latent in everyone. Of all the men who concentrate in Classics 75 percent have the ambition and desire to try for distinction, which is a far higher percentage than in most departments...
What is likely to prove the deciding factor is the fact that Dartmouth is further advanced than Yale. The extra game and the extra period of practice have given Coach Hawley's men a coordination and a polish that may well prove decisive. Whatever the outcome, it will furnish Harvard followers with their first opportunity to measure the strength of their two most dangerous opponents...
...chance that he may see action before the afternoon is over. Zarakov's twisted leg will keep him out entirely, and it is very doubtful if Cheek will even dress. Miller, therefore, is the only veteran who started against Middlebury, who will begin today. Hammond, Howe, and Stafford should prove to be worthy substitutes for the injured men. The last-named, starting his first game at quarterback, has a fine chance to gain on his disabled rivals in the field for the signal-calling berth...