Word: spirited
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...interests, and that in consequence men would cease exercising to a great extent? It is the preservation of their athletic interest which is the important consideration. And until those who favor the breaking up of our different organizations can present a substitute for them in maintaining a healthful athletic spirit, or until they can urge more forcible objection to them than the loss of a few hours of study, they had much better remain silent...
...spirit of the Yale press just before the Thanksgiving game was typical. We do not refer to the Yale News, which is of a decidedly lower tone than the sentiment of the college would authorize. We have nothing to say to its wretched personalities, which would imply that the referees of the Harvard-Yale and Princeton-Yale games were open to the suspicion of dishonesty. We do not deal in that kind of merchandise, and we hope that the News holds the exclusive copyright.-[Princetonian...
...Boston Herald. With unusual temperance of expression, the News is "loath to believe that an institution like Harvard can countenance such expressions, thus shamelessly made." Neither does the HERALD believe that Harvard can countenance such statements, and it feels assured that Harvard will live up to the letter and spirit of all its agreements with Yale...
...trainer, Mr. Robinson, has left us, bearing with him the best wishes and most hearty commendation of all who have been fortunate enough to secure his services. Seldom if ever can we find a gentleman so proficient in the profession of training who will so readily adopt the college spirit and desire for success, or will hold remuneration so cheaply in comparison with victory. The precise value of Mr. Robinson's services in regard to the intercollegiate games will probably never be thoroughly estimated, but each member of the victorious teams can name very many advantages which he owes...
...legitimate play alone will be tolerated, and intentional fouls will immediately disqualify. Until that time comes, a team will unquestionably have the advantage if it bases its play on the violation instead of the observance of the rules. Comment on such methods, however, is entirely unnecessary, for the spirit that prompts their adoption cannot be fully appreciated by many...