Word: lesser
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...authority if they were to become members; at the same time it was thought that the smaller nations would feel so grateful for remaining intact after the War that they would willingly concede this power. No sooner had the session begun, however, than it was evident that these lesser nations were bent on making the Assembly, instead of the Council, the leading body in the League. Their attack was supported vigorously by such men as Lord Robert Cecil of South Africa and N. W. Rowell of Canada...
...major sport teams. Yale and Princeton have been winning with remarkable regularity. So it has been suggested that a Minor Sports Club be formed, membership being awarded to wearers of minor sports insignia. "The chief gain," to quote the Crimson, "would be a coordination to the end that all lesser sports be pervaded with a spirit now very much lacking...
...problem. The Varsity letter in itself is a big incentive and a big reward for playing on major sport teams. Its value is not enchanted by also bringing with it the membership in the Varsity Club. The insignia awarded for minor sports is, after all valuable in a much lesser degree. There are few who go out for minor sports to win the insignia as an honor to be worn. The incentive is more in the abstract honor of being on the team and in getting the exercise. The privileges of a Minor Sport Club would never stir the ordinary...
...best suggestion is the formation of a Minor Sports Club along the lines of the present Varsity Club. The chief gain would be a co-ordination to the end that all lesser sports be pervaded with a spirit now very much lacking. Training tables, which are necessary to several teams, meetings addressed by prominent graduates, and a central gathering place for all minor letter men would achieve that end. Nothing arouses more interest in athletics than an opportunity to get together and "talk shop." Not least in importance would be the spread of a feeling that every man must keep...
...University's poor record outside of the major sports must not continue permanently. There is plenty of material for the lesser teams, and there is skilled coaching to train it. The interest; the feeling of pride in doing one's work, is all that is missing to change defeats into victories. Membership in a Minor Sports Club would go far to supply the recognition and reward for long training and hard work that is vital to the success of any athletic team...