Word: spirit
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...spite of the bad weather Saturday, nearly the entire spring football squad of over thirty men reported for practice with commendable spirit. Owing to the softness of the ground the work was done in the cage. The practice consisted of starting, kicking and catching, signal work and individual coaching followed by a short...
Some of the friends of the late Edwin L. Godkin have desired to express their admiration and gratitude for his long and disinterested service to the country of his adoption by some suitable memorial, which should perpetuate his name and stimulate that spirit of independent thought and unselfish devotion to the public good which characterized his life and distinguished his career...
...author of "Queen Philippine," the play given last year. The plot, which is laid in India, has many ingenious situations for which the peculiar superstitions of that country in regard to the preservation of the idols of Buddha give foundation. The music by A. w. Denison '03, has the spirit, and liveliness that was the chief characteristic of the "Queen Philippine" music, which he also composed. It will be rendered entirely by members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra...
...outdoor baseball work, the University squad had long practice in the cage. B. Wendell '02 and Chesbro were the only coaches present. Following the batting work, which consisted entirely of bunting practice, the men were drilled in handling ground balls, and in base-running. The men played with much spirit, but showed little development in speed or technique...
...editorials discuss ably the familiar topic of athleticism and the recent article on football, in the Graduates' Magazine. The modern tendencies of American college athletics and the dangers arising therefrom are dealt with both in the editorial and in "A Discussion upon College Spirit, as Applied to Athletics," by George Williamson, Jr. They put the conservative side pretty accurately, and deserve careful attention...