Word: weak
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...rout the Harvard players whenever he approached; and when in a tussle two men are down, the cowards are ready enough to jump on the pile. If irregularities occur, I believe they are due to want of pluck, and that that want is encouraged by the weak cry of brutality when any one gets hurt. I will go further and say that I have not unfrequently examined foot ball players during the playing season, and found their bodies bruised and scarred, and I have honored them for the courage they have shown in danger. It takes a brave...
There is so little vigorous manhood among us now that the very name we should most glory in, has become a term of ridicule, but if the little that still redeems us is taken away, Harvard will become synonymous for all that is weak, purile and despicable...
...steady practice and faithful training we are sure will improve his record. Willard is the most promising candidate for centre field ; he is a hard hitter and sure fielder. Crocker has played all summer and has made wonderful improvement in his batting ; his batting has always been his weak point and with improvement in this respect he will play right field. He is a very fast runner and in the games played has proved himself the best base runner. Winslow has signified his intention of not playing this year ; we trust that he will change his mind, and again fill...
...months the work at the chest weights and running; but throughout the year each man will be expected to exercise that part of his body or those muscles which are weakest. If a man is not strong in the arms dumb bell work is prescribed, or if he is weak in the back, certain movements in bending every day will, it is hoped, considerably strengthen it by the end of the year...
...shall in all probability have a light crew, but not necessarily a weak or poor one. Harvard, with a regular experienced coach and early accessibility to the water, has indisputable advantages in acquiring the art of rowing and should always be able to turn out crews which shall do honor to the college. Capt. Storrow is of opinion that a light, active crew, if the men are all strong and healthy, can be made as effective as a heavy crew. In this opinion he is supported by the actual tests and measurements of Dr. Sargent. It is found that...