Word: weaker
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...question under discussion is a political, not a sentimental one. It is an acknowledged fact that the Transvaal is the weaker state, but weakness of itself has never argued righteousness. Is the Briton or the Boer right? To decide it we must dismiss our sentiment and fall back upon our judgment...
...they could not arbitrate, they would each select two seconds to act for thirty days, and would do all in their power to make peace. In the meantime the powers were to continue arming. In case war resulted the seconds would still act, and if one side were much weaker than the other, would put a stop to the fight...
...players individually, Fincke showed a great improvement, running the team very well and putting plenty of life into the play. Lawrence's work at tackle was decidedly weaker than on Saturday, the second making all of its few gains through him. Reid's work was much better than it has been, especially his punting. Hawkins, at end, played a strong game...
...both doing good work. Lewis is the only man who has shown any steadiness at first base, the other men seeming to lack experience in that position. For second base, Keene and Putnam are about equally matched, and each is doing excellent work, although Putnam is weaker at the bat. At shortstop, Wright, Coolidge and Gilles are fairly accurate and cover a good deal of ground. Lancey and Rowley are doing well at third, but neither of them is a steady hitter...
...yesterday showed some improvement over the work of the past week. This was due partly to the fact that nearly the whole squad was out to play, and that the men are in splendid physical condition. The large number of coaches also tended to brace the play of the weaker men in the line. W. C. Forbes '92, head coach last year, was out for the first time this season, but did not take a very active part in the work. M. Donald '99 and J. Cranston '91 were, however, out in football clothes, and with coach Dibblee, directly applied...