Word: skill
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Governor Long opened the exercises in a simple and happy speech. "We are gathered," he said, "to witness another intercollegiate contest, a contest, not of physical strength and skill, but of intellectual ability and training. Considering the lack-I might say dearth- of opportunity for such training in my own day, I think it matter of congratulation that these debates have become institutions...
...Rifles will continue to drill as at present, and if, in the spring, all the men are proficient, the entire company will compete against the M. I. T. company; otherwise. Lieutenant Robinson will enter but one squad of picked men against a squad from the M. I. T. The skill of the two bodies of men in drilling will be compared, and also individual excellence. Prizes will probably be given, as is customary, in both competitions. A competitive drill with Yale is doubtful, owing to lack of funds to transport a company...
After a long season of hard training the work of the freshman eleven will end today. The game should be more interesting than previous freshman contests for the reason that the result in all probability will depend on the skill and the knowledge of football tactics shown by the two elevens, rather than on pure physical strength or star individual playing, as has often been the case. The agreement by which 'varsity players are excluded from the team is one of the best reforms of the year. Not only does it do away with danger which has attended the playing...
...afterwards two scrub teams were formed, and some good practice was obtained in running with the ball and passing it. Although the players had been at work only a short time, and have, many of them, had no experience in the game, they are already beginning to show considerable skill in the use of the stick...
Camera Club.The exhibition of lantern slides from the North of France last evening, contained many views of great beauty and interest. Much taste and skill were evident in many of the landscapes, especially in some winter views; but taken as a whole the slides were not as good as those of the American clubs, exhibited last year...