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Word: froming (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1888-1888
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...indifference to the merits of the question. The first arises from a desire to keep our athletics pure, and the second from non-appreciation of the value of professional practice. It contrasts the deportment on the field of professional and amateur nines, and argues that no harm can come frome contact with a professional team, since the chance for personal intercourse between the members of the different nines is extremely small during any game. In a more selfish view of the matter, the petition presents a strong plea in its favor by statistics of Harvard and Yale games...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Petition for the Employment of a Professional Coach for the Ball Nine Granted by the Athletic Committee. | 12/14/1888 | See Source »

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