Word: weaker
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...wholly incommensurate with the opportunities afforded by a college education. This lack of interest is especially deplored by those who are in places of power; the educated man will not interest himself in the affairs of his city or town, he leaves them to be governed by men of weaker intelligence but greater force. The consequence is misgovernment and corruption in politics, which extends to the highest offices of the land. The stirring up which a vigorous and honorable Harvard graduate has given to city affairs in New York should awaken enthusiasm for incorruptible and undefiled city government...
...Dartmouth played a remarkably sharp and agressive game, frequently surprising the Harvard line before it was at all ready for an attack. When the backs struck the line they went at it as if they meant to gain in spite of all obstacles. Though they are said to be weaker than last year, they played a better game than last year...
...Harvard line was weak on defence, but far weaker when it came to offensive work. The backs never could get their interference going, for the line was sure to give way at some spot before they could start. Then there would be a big heap of men for them to buck into, instead of a neat hole. Even Brewer and Wrightington could do practically nothing except by their own personal efforts. The longest run of the day was one of 15 yards by Wrightington round Lakeman...
...also, as one of his contemporaries writes, 'a godly gentleman and a lover of learning.' His vision of duty carried him to this land. Amidst the poverty and hardships of the day, he had before him the vision of a greater people. And as he became weaker in body, the dreams and memories of his old University at Cambridge must have beckoned him to a greater opportunity. The little community in which he lived was planning the foundation of a college. To it the young minister gave his thought and prayers, and dying, John Harvard left to it his library...
...principal fault still noticeable is in the body checking, which is as yet weaker than the rest of the play. The attack is also weak in passing, but it will be strengthened by the addition of H. N. Arnold '96, who played for several years on the Lawrenceville School team. E. Norton '96, also of Lawrenceville, is expected to come out soon...