Word: brutality
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...Hackett prepared to see not only one of the most wonderful portrayals that Mrs. Fiske has ever given but they will witness a production which is not alone extraordinary but unique. There will be moments in the first act when they will gasp at the cold-blooded, sheer brutality of the dialogues and situations; there will be times when their interest will sag, owing to the young author's too great love of mere characteristic detail; then again, they will be thrilled by the strength of many of the scenes, for with all of his youthful crudities on his head...
...into one, which shall formulate rules under which football shall be played during 1907. It was further resolved that the committee elected by this conference should be guided in their actions, regarding changes in the rules, so as to secure the following: an open game, elimination of rough and brutal playing; definite and precise rules of play, organization and control of officials, in order that the rules shall be strictly and impartially enforced...
Although the self-interest, the culture, and the social ethics of modern times are causes of the partial disappearance of brutal religious persecution, the equally powerful counter forces--passive curiosity, and contemptuous interest--are frequently met with. The former, attitude, characteristic of blase travellers in pursuit of novel experiences, is directly opposite to the spirit of the traveller St. Paul, whose benevolent sympathy yearned for the enlightenment of his brothers. The latter spirit is often found in missionaries who adopt a fashionable contempt, often disparaging and villifying the people whom they are pretending to raise. It is their narrow mindedness...
...stating that "the committee wishes to receive practical suggestions from each institution represented at the conference, as well as from other universities and colleges actively engaged in football, as to how the following desired results may be brought about: (a) a more open game; (b) elimination of rough and brutal playing; (c) efficient enforcement of rules, making the rules definite and precise in all respects, such as the definition of brutal playing, holding, tripping, and, in general, all infringements of the rules for which penalties are given." The conference committee is also in favor of the appointment of a central...
...success at any price. We have already shown that it is responsible for physical harm and mental mediocrity. Finally it remains to prove that the immoderate desire to win demands success at the sacrifice of honor and fair play. There is a distinct tendency today towards unfair, and brutal playing, and this unfits football for a place among college sports. Unfair methods are profitable towards victory, and there is every incentive to their use. The close formations and mass plays make it possible for a player to violate the rules and escape detection, and such opportunities are often augmented...