Word: seemly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...action of the directors was hasty because it would seem that before a time-honored custom was abolished other methods should have been tried. It would seem, too, that in an action so important, it would have been wise for the directors to have taken time to learn the sentiments of the association...
...status of college athletics before the public has been jeopardized during the season that has just closed as the result of occurences upon the football field, which all lovers of true college sport must deeply regret and it would seem to be most ill advised under these circumstances to sanction by acquiesence the making of public charges which directly impeach the good faith of college men, or if the charges are to be preferred, to select the columns of newspapers as the place to exhibit them. It is therefore the hope of the committee that you will take immediate action...
...general style of game. Harvard had some good tricks, while Yale quite frequently worked the mass guard and tackle plays. The Harvard freshmen showed the effect of working together as a team, without depending on star individual, plays while the Yale men, many of them 'varsity material, did not seem to understand each other and did considerable fumbling...
...Harvard players left the field in a sadly bruised and battered condition. Emmons, Hallowell, Frank Shaw, Charlie Brewer, and Fairchild were all unable to walk and were carried from the dressing room and placed in carriages. Hallowell did not seem to be seriously injured and had recovered from his delirium...
Woods plays steadily and well; he tackles hard and low and does not seem to be troubled by interference. With Cabot and Fuller he makes a very strong line on the left...