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...between Harrison Gardner, who played at Groton for two years, and R. P. Bullard, a former Exeter player, will be difficult. R. M. Clough, formerly of Andover, will probably be chosen for shortstop. Percy Jenkins, a star for two years at Mercersburg, and J. J. Lee, Milton third baseman, afford experienced material at that corner of the diamond...
...judgment and a detached impartiality that savours of coldness. But it is neither snobbishness nor priggishness, although it may easily become either or both, in which event, it certainly is not endearing. Therefore, it seems to me, that the Boston man who (like myself) gradated form Harvard can afford to laugh good-naturedly at the allegation that he is "like an egg which has been laid twice--each time successfully", and acknowledge the corn. And most of us old grads are fatuous enough to believe that the University can afford to invite honest criticism and profit by it. Certainly...
...judgment and a detached impartiality that savours of coldness. But it is neither snobbishness nor priggishness, although it may easily become either or both, in which event, it certainly is not endearing. Therefore, it seems to me, that the Boston man who (like myself) gradated form Harvard can afford to laugh good-naturedly at the allegation that he is "like an egg which has been laid twice--each time successfully", and acknowledge the corn. And most of us old grads are fatuous enough to believe that the University can afford to invite honest criticism and profit by it. Certainly...
Should anyone desire more definite, concrete information, a letter of inquiry addressed to the Department of State will not only be welcomed but will receive the Department's attentive consideration. If I can in any way be of assistance it will afford me the greatest pleasure to be called upon...
...That situation as it now stands is perilous, and as I have indicated, it is a situation which cannot be bettered by the use of military force. Joint economic action on the part of the principal nations of the world would on the other hand afford an effective way of exerting pressure on Germany. If the United States were a member of the League of Nations and had a representative on the Reparations Commission, our influence, I believe, would have prevented the present absurd and hopeless situation and might have brought the problem well towards its solution...