Word: successful
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...today devote almost all their attention to business, politics or society; all their thought is to attain success in some particular line; when they are asked their opinion of Christ they are silent. They 'have not given much thought to that.' Some have a kind of shallow belief; some completely ignore Him. Few antagonize Him, because it is vulgar and contrary to public opinion. It is the Heronian view of Christ and His religion...
...Cycling Association intends to hold next spring an invitation cycling meet, the competitors being confined entirely to college men. This is the first time such an event has been proposed or undertaken, but the Cycling Association hope, if the college gives them some support, to make it a success. The approval of the Athletic Committee has been received for this scheme, but with the condition that the association pay its own expenses. The success of the event then will largely depend on the contributions of the college. This meet will be held on the new bicycle track now in construction...
...largest in the history of the association. Two of the most prominent timers in the cycling world have promised to give their services and help conduct the race. The course has been officially surveyed and everything possible has been done to make the race a great success...
Heartiest wishes for success will accompany the members of the freshman football team as they leave for Philadelphia this afternoon. That they will be subjected to the fatigue of travelling within so short a time of the game is a disadvantage which they must necessarily feel, but neither that nor the lack of any considerable number of Harvard men to cheer them on, should prevent them from putting up a plucky, sportsmanlike game; and that, after all, is the most in dispensable requisite for a victory...
...suitable for bicycle races. The league is being started with a view to having an annual meet apart from the Intercollegiate Track Athletic Games. On a proper track the men would make a much better showing, and enough different events could be formed to make it a success. Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Cornell and Pennsylvania have all expressed themselves in favor of such a league, and the prospect promises to be a success...