Word: spirit
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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Nichols, left halfback and captain, sets a good example to the team in the spirit of his playing, and on offense his work is often remarkably good. Although his tackling is hard and low, he fails to cover enough ground on the defense, and is too easily boxed by interference...
...physical qualities and training, Harvard should easily have outclassed Pennsylvania, but the comparison, when determination and worthiness of effort are counted in, is not complimentary to the victor. The Harvard eleven had many more chances, to score than the ordinary game usually affords, and had the team possessed the spirit of their opponents, not only would these opportunities have been taken advantage of, but more of them would have been forthcoming. But there was singular lack of team play and aggressiveness, and in critical situations, there was the same stage-fright or over-supply of confidence which has prevented...
...only just beginning in his university. There is a difference of testimony and of opinion as to whether the games during his freshman year constituted representation of the university; but the Athletic Committee ruled him out, in the belief that he had had his four years within the spirit and intention of the four years' rule. It is unlikely that he will be restored to the team for the Yale game...
...work of the Freshman football team yesterday was at times more encouraging. In the line-up with the second, the play was at first loose and lifeless; but after making one touchdown on a long run through the crowd of spectators, the first team showed decided spirit and scored again by the most aggressive attack that has thus far been exhibited...
...Charles Fleischer of Boston will give an informal address this evening at 7 o'clock in Brooks House. The subject of his talk will be "The Spirit of Democracy applied to Religious Teaching." After the address an opportunity will be given to meet Dr. Fleischer...