Word: actions
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Said the prisoner, turning to the Jury: "Gentlemen: My mother was suffering torture. The doctors agreed she could not recover. I felt that, though I broke the law, I did right. I'm willing to pay any penalty you think just. My action would not have been necessary if the state would pass a law enabling doctors to end the suffering of incurables...
Professor Albert Einstein (relativity): "I approve unqualifiedly the action of Richard Corbett, and I am happy in his acquittal by the French court, where a healthy feeling for the spirit of justice triumphed over the dead letter...
Three members of the first team suffered charley horses. They are Arthur Palmer, center; Tom Taylor, fullback, and Bob Hall, quarterback. Hoot Ellis had a recurrence of his knee injury, and was taken out, but will probably by session in action against the Crimson. Jin Stewart, substitute guard for Captain Greene, sustained several bad bruises and Truxton Hare was battered up con siderably. Neither of these two will probably work out with the rest of the Blue squad for several days...
...Harvard the services of J. W. Potter '30, substitute fullback The giant reserve suffered a broken bone in his left foot and will be unable to play in the Yale game. The rest of the squad is in good condition and, barring unforeseen accidents, will all be ready for action against the Blue on Saturday Harper, regular fullback, did not see service as he is still recovering from bruises sustained in the Michigan encounter, and the coaches did not want to run the risk of aggravating his injuries. He will get back in harness this week...
Coach Horween sent his B team into action at the starting whistle. Harvard's scouts had observed that the Purple eleven was equipped with a strong defense and a not-so-strong offense. Gambling on the accuracy of these reports, the University mentor, decided to give the reserves a test under fire. They held their own creditably. Richards, at center, Myerson, at guard, and Ogden, end, turned in high grade defensive performances. Of the regulars, Devens gave a fine exhibition of all around play. His running was hard and sure, while his defensive work, especially in hurling back incipient crusades...