Word: real
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...game afforded the first real test of Yale's defense and the Springfield team, composed of heavy and mature men, repeatedly penetrated the Yale line for gains, mostly through Bloomer, Morton and Roraback. The Springfield backs were invariably stopped, however, by the Yale back-field, Metcalf, Mitchell and Bowman, whose deadly tackling formed the strongest feature of their team's defense. Yale's attack was powerful; the first three touchdowns being made by a fast rushing game. The final touchdown was made by Rafferty, who caught Yale's quarterback kick on Springfield's 2-yard line. The halves were twenty...
...organized cheering at football games been started? We seem to cheer with real feeling only at the Yale game and we make use of the previous one or two games simply to practice for the more important contest. Will it not do good if we start tomorrow and cheer the team on every possible occasion up to November...
...style it elaborates a half grave, half humorous thought with something of the same charm that a good conversationalist may give to even a little topic. The latter is worthy of mention, because, though devoid of any especial skill in phrasing, it does draw a characterization that smacks of real human nature. It seems genuine, even if not altogether finished, and after all genuineness is what one most wants in stories for College periodicals. Even trivial incidents, if through their connection with our undergraduate experiences, they touch the springs of our natural interest, are likely to prove better subjects...
...crucial fault in the boat, however, is the lack of united leg drive. The legs, from which come the real power of any crew, do not make the hard drive at the same time. In this respect some improvement has been shown during the last few days, and the final speed of the eight will depend largely upon how far this development can be continued...
...University debates are of course the most striking forensic activity in College, but they are of little more real importance than the work in the class clubs and debates. It is here that most men come in contact with debating, and when interest is lacking here is means that few men are gaining the valuable training which debating affords. During the past year there was little good work in any class club entire reorganization of the club except the Senior Wranglers, and the entire reorganization of the club system is being considered by the University Debating Club, The interclass...