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...committee of judges to select the best twelve speakers will be composed largely of faculty members and that a perfectly fair decision will be given goes without saying. The members of the old Union interested in the reorganization of the society have gone about their work with good judgment and commendable fairness. There is every reason to believe that their efforts will meet with success. Good notice has been given of the subject of the debate and ample time for preparation. The competition is open to all, and hence the choice of the picked twelve will doubtless represent the best...
...cheered heartily as her men began to prepare for the event. The race was Harvard's from the start; she took the lead at the beginning and held it throughout, winning by about a quarter of a lap. The running of the Harvard team was excellent and much good judgment was shown in selecting the order in which the men ran. The Yale men seemed to experience trouble in turning the corners and although they ran well yet nearly every one showed signs of fatigue at the end of his quarter and was unable to make a good finish...
...other hand, the arguments against giving credit for such work are based on the nature of the work, and on the condition in which it is performed. In regard to the first objection, it is said that the work is often trivial and calls for no exercise of judgment or application of principles. The writing, as an exercise for mental powers, is considered to be too hurried and careless, and the grade of work often deteriorates instead of improves...
Captain Ives was the first speaker in behalf of the rule. He said that the rule had not been passed hastily and that many influential Alumni had been talked to on the subject. Robert Cooke, George Adee and Hartwell among the number, and their judgment should deserve the greatest consideration...
...judgment the following would go further in cleansing college sport and giving it a healthful national tone than restricting university athletics to the academic department...