Word: foremost
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Dates: during 1890-1890
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...heighten the morale of the college is by lessening the impulses towards evil. These forces may be greatly weakened by regular and systematic physical exercise which will tend to turn aside the superabundant physical vigor of youth from worse channels. There are two forms of physical exercise which are foremost in importance-gymnasium and out of door sports. Under this latter head Mr. Adams takes up the question of football which he declares to be the best game there is. In this connection also he touches lightly the position and importance which intercollegiate games should have...
...Delphic temple has been so closely connected with the growth and cultivation of the ancient languages, it was expected that from all the colleges of the land contributions and aid would come from the departments devoted to classical study and research. It belonged to Harvard as the foremost college in the country, to take the lead and show herself a worthy exemplar in such a matter. As yet, however, little practical interest has been shown here at Cambridge in the affair. Professor Norton himself, has been indefatigable and has been well seconded by the New York city graduates...