Word: exacting
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...selecting and presenting evidence, and power in rebuttal; and that in considering the form of the speakers as distinguished from their arguments they should regard bearing, quality of voice, correct pronunciation, clear enunciation, ease and appropriateness of gesture, and directness, variety, and emphasis in delivery. Without attempting to assign exact valuation to these various elements, the Association is agreed that as between the two, matter is more important than form; and that should one team excel in matter, and the other to an equal degree in form, the award should go to the former...
...with Daly, and clipped many yards off of McBride's punts by his clever, dodging runs. He made the longest gain of the day by a 33 yard run around Gibson in the first half. The end plays and double passes around the Yale ends were lacking in the exact precision which is necessary to carry them out successfully. Kendall's work was creditable in that it was the best he has done this year. In addition to his steady gains through the line and around the ends, there was a noticeable improvement in his tackling and defensive play...
...attracting public attention. The young men who come here from Carlisle are among the best representatives of an unfortunate, but manly and dignified race; and they should receive from all spectators here, and especially from Harvard men, that courteous and respectful treatment which they are perfectly able to exact from the players who meet them hand to hand in the line-up. Of course no insult to the visitors was intended; but to make their customs an object of ridicule in so public a way, and in their very faces, was a piece of arrogance which, though not purposely offensive...
...game, which will be held on Franklin Field, Nov. 4, will be received from any graduate or member of the University not later than Oct. 25. All applications must be made on the printed blanks, and each must be accompanied as follows: By check or money order for the exact cost of the tickets ordered, by a stamped envelope addressed to the applicant, and by an addressed postal card, if the applicant wishes his application acknowledged. Every applicant is urged to inclose a postal for the acknowledgement of his application. Applicants wishing seats together must inclose their applications together...
...have drilled should report to the company officers as soon as possible. An effort will be made to get undrilled men into shape for the parade, by giving daily drill upon the exact movements necessary for the march; but no man can hope for a place unless he is willing to drill at least six hours this week,- an hour and a half a day for four days...