Word: reasonably
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1900-1909
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...While a feeling of rivalry must exist to bring out the best ability of every player, there is no reason for the brutality which has marred many games played upon the athletic fields of the larger educational institutions. Let the players remember that they are friends and obviate the objectionable features. If they do this, Harvard will continue to foster the game and be one of its patrons. Otherwise, it must eventually be abolished from the list of games played among our universities...
...Cambridge in March will probably not be held, as no arrangements for a cable can be made. The Triangular College Chess League, made up of Brown, Pennsylvania, and Cornell, has issued a challenge to Oxford and Cambridge, but that match will probably not be held for the same reason...
...interclass fencing tournament will be fought at 8 o'clock this evening in the new fencing room of the Gymnasium. Each team will be composed of three men, every man to meet every other on the opposing teams. This will necessitate fighting 54 bouts, and for that reason it has been decided to hold the tournament on two separate evenings. Cups, presented by H. St. Gaudens '03, will be awarded to members of the winning team, who will also be entitled to wear caps bearing their class numerals and crossed swords...
...Judged by this standard intercollegiate football fails to be a benefit to the vast majority, and is a positive detriment to the others. Less than one tenth of the college men today engage in the game, and to the other nine-tenth; its offers no opportunity for exercise. The reason for this small percentage of players lies in the fact that the game necessitates a special course of training if the player is to enjoy a fair degree of personal safety. This training obliges him to spend one-third of his entire time for one-fourth of the college year...
...office or any position on any committee becomes vacant for any reason the vacancy shall be filled by the candidate who shall have received the next largest number of votes for that office or committee...