Word: idea
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Whitman's idea, when it takes political form, becomes democracy. His word to Americans is "Resist much; obey little." The great city is to him one where the populace rises in revolt to right abuses...
Waters then spoke of the difference between the inexperienced and the experienced player, on both the offence and defence. An inexperienced player does not feel in touch with the other players. In closing he said that the idea of sacrifice is what keeps football alive. But a man must not only sacrifice himself for the sake of his team, but must forget himself in his sacrifice...
Trafford, in speaking of kicking, said that kicking had been neglected in past years. Cumnock was the first to recognize the importance of kicking and the victory in '91 was largely due to this. He then gave his idea of the errors which kickers are liable to, in place and drop kicking, and in punting, and in closing said that men must teach themselves, for they are so differently built that it is hard for one man to coach another in kicking...
...modern idea of training is to put the body under the influence of all the agents which will contribute to health and strength. These agents are diet, sleep, bathing, proper clothing and exercise. Exercise should be determined by the physical power of each man. There should be no resistance to overcome, the weak parts should first be strengthened, and a sufficient number of muscles should be exercised with energy so as to stimulate the heart and lungs and increase the respiration and circulation. Since a latent period is needful for the proper nutrition of the muscles rest should precede every...
...auspices of the Cambridge Y. W. C. A. It is not a guide book, but attempts to take the reader into the life of Cambridge and make known to him something of the past and present of the city. The following sketches taken at random give one an idea of the scope of the work...