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...introducing Coach Haughton, the toastmaster emphasized the sacrifice he made to coach the team: when the committee appointed by Captain Burr first approached Haughton, he made two conditions upon which he would take charge of the football: first, that arrangements could be made enabling him to get away from his business; and second, that he should receive no compensation. It should be understood by all that he made this sacrifice with no other motive than loyalty...
...first speech of the evening the general satisfaction which is felt by all Harvard men in the football victory. Walter Camp is an acknowledged football expert who has developed a system of coaching which has drawn men of athletic ability from all parts of the country. This year Haughton has worsted him. Harvard has suffered lately from a reputation of inefficiency in athletics in everything except baseball. We cannot be accused of considering football the ultimate goal toward which to strive, but the real goal is the successful application of trained intelligence in everything; if we do not bring this...
...Coach Haughton then explained what, in his opinion, were the chief factors in the success of the team. The coaching staff had entire charge of the individual instruction and their judgment and advice relieved him of many problems. Sixteen men in all assisted in the development of the team and each did so at a sacrifice. In speaking of Captain Burr, Haughton said "he is the bravest and most intelligent captain Harvard has ever had." He began his work the day he was elected and did not stop until after the Yale game. Another name must not be omitted, that...
...close of Coach Haughton's speech, he was presented with a watch in token of the appreciation of the graduates for his work. Major Higginson presented all the members of the team with small gold footballs in memory of their victory...
...have been made for about 350 guests. Major Henry Lee Higginson '55 will preside and J. W. Farley '99 will act as toastmaster. The speakers will be Dean Briggs, Postmaster-General George von L. Meyer '79, W. F. Garcelon L.'95, graduate treasurer of athletics, Head Coach P. D. Haughton '99, and Captain F. H. Burr...