Word: certainly
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...candidates for the Freshman eleven this year exceeded in numbers those of previous years, but were some-what inferior in playing ability. An unusual lack of heavy men existed. Now that the players have been selected for the various positions, to a certain extent, it is possible to form a definite idea of the team's ability...
...sense that it showed the great interest that is being aroused in debating by the present system of class clubs. The number of men who tried is unusually large. As might be feared from informal camp debating, some of the men betrayed a lack of stage presence, certain defects in form, and an unfortunate weakness in delivery. But the general tenor of their speeches, and particularly of the more experienced Law School men, was very satisfactory. In the allotted five minutes, the speakers usually attempted, and with fair succes, to confine themselves to proving or disproving some one claim...
...already assembling. The Pennsylvania team is still at Atlantic City and will not return until tomorrow morning. The reports here are that they are in fine condition and will give Harvard a close battle. How much they can stop Harvard's offensive play cannot be determined, but it is certain they will gain little ground by the guard's back formation...
With this year a new arrangement goes into effect for the Bowdoin Prizes, which ought to stimulate greatly the competition for them. Under the old arrangement a certain number of moderate prizes, of between fifty and one hundred dollars each were offered, for essays upon subjects stated in advance. Under the new arrangement two large prizes,--a first prize of two hundred and fifty dollars and a second prize of two hundred dollars, -- are offered for undergraduates in regular standing, on subjects to be selected by the writers themselves. The only limitation as to subject is that it shall...
...spent in attempts to remedy this weakness. The first eleven used many trick-plays, but the second still relied upon the guards-back formation. Owing to the stiffness of the men who played on Saturday, both the linemen and the backs were slow in starting with the ball. A certain lack of team play was indicated also, by the failure of the eleven to follow the ball with any degree of certainty...