Word: methodical
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1920-1920
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...work at half speed for three or four rounds. In this way they are given a chance to try the punches, and are not afraid to black them, and as a result develop much faster than under any other plan. As a result of the use of this method last year, three Freshman beginners won championships in their respective classes. This work will continue until the University tournament is held in March...
...Such a method of earning goals from touchdown would then mean something from the standpoint of team play. This goal kicking not only would be a real bit of active football but the one point, or even two points earned in this manner would still give the earners of a touchdown their extra credit over those who can score only by the field goals. The defensive team would have a real chance as an organization to combat its opponents' efforts. Consider how few times a free kick that has any chance at clearing the bar is ever blocked...
...combined with the impossibility of enforcing the laws against strikers, has resulted in an increased number of strikes, rather than the expected decrease. The workers are so well off that they realize that their demands are extreme and would be rejected by a court; therefore they take the surer method of striking. Means must be provided so that the employer will not be compelled to accept conditions repugnant to him, forced on, him by unions...
Baron De Geer is world famous as the first to devise a method for measuring in years the length of the latest geological period, which hitherto could be judged but relatively. He is also well-known for his map of the formation of the earth's crust and for his studies of the characteristics and movements of the ancient glaciers of North-western Europe. The former is still useful today and was the best map for many years after its publication...
...purpose of study in political affairs both national and international. It is proposed to bring together a "selected company of eminent scholars and special students" from the faculties of American colleges; in addition, men of international reputation will be invited. Lectures, conferences and round table discussions will be the method of study, which next summer is to be devoted particularly to international problems. An unknown benefactor has relieved the Institute of financial worries for three years; and with the announcement that Ambassador Davis is taking with him to London an invitation to Lord Robert Cecil to be present...