Word: senselessness
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...matter to the core, they must go to work and examine systems deemed defective. They must study the grievances and their causes, and they will then, and only then see the evil as it really is. But for a reformer to devote himself to all reforms would be a senseless task. He must choose some single thing which he thinks needs reforming and do his best to bring about the desired reform. He must not work alone, however; he must join a small body of men, who have the same objects in view, and their combined efforts are bound...
...Afternoon Tea," is the most senseless effusion that has appeared in the Advocate for a long time. It is of little literary merit...
...game was called at 2.30 p. m. It was a hard fight from the begining. Hulme rushed the ball but gained little; Wagenhurst gained twenty yards. The ball was passed to Hill, who punted. and in the scrimmage for the ball, Wagenhurst was knocked senseless; but after a few minutes' rest, took his place again. Slayback made a rush for Wesleyan but lost the ball. Hill tried to punt but the kick was blocked and Wesleyan got the ball. By several rushes Wesleyan gain forty yards. McDonald now punted to Pennsylvania's thirty-yard line. Pennsylvania got the ball...
...there must be an improvement in the batting. The nine cannot hope to make a decent showing against Yale if man after man strikes out. In the third place, the men must use some judgment in running bases. Every game the Freshmen have played has been characterized by the senseless carelessness of their base-running. Recklessness in running bases may look pretty, but it rarely wins games. Five days remain before the Freshmen play Yale. If they spend their time in careful practice, there is no reason why they should not be victors on Saturday; but if they dawdle...
...Cambridge Railroad tie-up had its interesting features yesterday. A large crowd assembled on the square last night and knocked a driver senseless who brought through a car. Herdics and barges alone could be used yesterday. No cars for a week, they...