Word: attacking
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...college, who probably know very well what is best for Harvard's interests in base-ball. We say all this to vindicate the base-ball management. It does not mean that we believe them always to be in the right. But we believe that, in this case, the attack was unjustifiable, and as such, to be refuted. It is not pleasant for men who are conscientiously doing their duty to be abused without rhyme or reason. If we are not satisfied with what the base-ball management do, let us by all means grumble. But let us not accuse them...
Benjamin Carpenter is recovering from an attack of bronchitis...
EDITORS DAILY CRIMSON:- There appeared in your columns yesterday a virulent and unwarranted attack on the examination monitors. The writer must have had indigestion, or, what is more likely, was suffering from the apprehension of being dropped. All the monitors with whom I have came in contact have been very gentlemanly and considerate. I don't see why a proctor should not read the books if he chooses, and if he finds something amusing why he should not smile or even "snort and chuckle" if he likes. I am sure I would do so if I were in his place...
...development, and the difficulty with boxing is that it has a tendency to interfere with other forms of physical activity. The intellectual pleasure which is derived from a glove contest is very keen, both to the participants and the spectators. The alertness demanded and exhibited, both for defence and attack, is absorbing, and, therefore, an interest in boxing is very likely to destroy all pleasure in other exercises that are essential to producing that harmonious development at which Prof. Sargent aims. A young man who devotes himself exclusively to boxing, develops his legs somewhat at the expense of the rest...
...pugilism, we are sure that every man with a healthy mind will agree with Prof. Sargent that exhibitions of pugilism are degrading. It has come to pass that the efforts of the boxers are directed to hard hitting rather than to the practice of the nice points of attack and defence. The fighters and the spectators are more delighted by a blow that draws blood than by the most skilful pass or parry. Slugging is the modern art. Boxing in public is not an exhibition of the art which gentlemen practice for the development of the body and to stimulate...