Word: strength
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Harvard Regiment stands almost unique as an organization springing from the entire University. It was formed on a rising tide of national consciousness, and took its strength from the loyal and eager support of a thousand men. It is noteworthy as an inspiration, as a co-operative effort towards one common ideal, and as the active expression of the keen patriotism felt by the large body of Harvard undergraduates...
...seems fair to suggest to these people that the true strength of the University's position lies in its capacity for broad-mindedness. Lecturers on the war, frankly partisan in their stand, have presented their views; those urging preparedness as well as supporters of pacifism; all have been given their chance with the idea that conflicting opinions, which vitally interest the world at large by making men think, should have the same appeal in the small world of Harvard. A man should never be condemned for possessing ideas that may differ from the set standard. Mr. Sunday would be heard...
...team as a whole, with the individual skill of the players in short and long passing, heading, kicking, trapping and intercepting was very noticeable. He found the Princeton eleven next in order of strength and skill, the high de- gree of combination and individual skill characteristic of Pennsylvania being absent. There was a great deal of ability in the team however. The goal was good, the backs were strong, kicking and clearing well and with judgment. They were also fast...
...real strength of the team lay in the halfback line and particularly in the centrehalf. Haverford was below standard in every department save that of goal keeper...
...speech abounds in words which have survived only in a phrase, and which, if taken out of the phrase, sound unfamiliar. We all speak of illness as "sapping one's strength." That phrase comes from medieval warfare. The return of the present war to medieval siege tactics has brought "sapping" back to its original sense...