Word: seemly
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...college." In addition to this it may be said that it is doubtful if the consent of the college corporation to the improvements proposed could be obtained if desired. A statement of the plans proposed by the athletic committee of the faculty, in another article, reveals what would seem to be a satisfactory solution of the problem...
...Yale News: "The freshmen show a great lack of interest in foot-ball and in the success of their team. It is absolutely necessary that, if the class expects to do any thing against Harvard, more men go to the park and help on the daily practice. It may seem discouraging to see the way in which the university eleven break through your rusher line, but instead of discouragement, such a sight ought to inspire the men with a desire of imitating them, and of doing the same thing in the game with the Harvard freshmen. Every one who takes...
...running. Passes are made from one side to the other in magnificent style, and their running and dodging are also very fine. The kicking is light, and not very sure, though they are somewhat strengthened by the fine kicking of the full back. The team as a whole seem to be afraid of falling on the ball, and thus often make bad fumbles which is, as experience has proved, a fatal mistake. The players especially noticeable are the half backs for their running and dodging, and the quarter back for his quickness. The rusher line is lively...
...increase the receipts from games played in Cambridge, and the action of the faculty in prohibiting for the future all games with professionals, which will materially shorten the time which it will be necessary for the nine to spend away from Cambridge, any action of the nature proposed would seem to be inadvisable. And even if these changes did not remove all objections to allowing matters to remain as at present, we should incline to the opinion that the advantages to be gained by withdrawing from the league, in the way of decreased expenses and a saving of time...
...cannot here discuss the subsequent events, which almost seem to have shattered the many ties of friendship which have hitherto bound us to "Fair Harvard." It had been the intention of Columbia to say nothing whatever in regard to the controversy through the press, and it was almost the unanimous opinion of the students that, owing to the well known fairness of Harvard students in general, the whole matter would be settled to the satisfaction of all parties, and that Columbia and Harvard would still continue on their former footing of friendliness. The endeavor, however, of the Harvard Boat Club...