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Just why New Yorkers have failed to recognize this place of satire on fanatic reform as such is a mystery. With one exception they seem to have been taken in. The sole septic states with utmost gravity that he cannot and the address, of "Mr. Fillmore's" society in the directory. In all other cases this modern Dean Swin is denounced to the high heavens. In one case a fervid Manhattanite, evidently having the recent elections a bit heavy on his mind, seems to dread that "Mr. Fillmore", intends to enter politics on the platform of "The coffee-house must...
...hardly seems possible that professional football can gain so strong a hold. American Rugby calls for the utmost prodigality in physical recklessness and for stamina that can hardly be screwed to the last sticking point for the sake of a reasonable fee. Only the amateur fighting for the fleeting glory of college admiration can meet the ultimate test of a football game Professionals may play the game beautifully, some players, just out from college, may carry with them into the game the spirit and fire of their alma mater's inspiration, but it cannot endure long...
...long as football requires the utmost of its men, even throwing a tiring and wounded player into a situation where he must toss away the last of his vitality in one superb rush, the game cannot reach its highest pitch as a professional sport. Coach Stagg is right in opposing questionable tactics in playing the game, but one doubts if professional football is so powerful a menace as he fears. N. Y. WORKI
...second half the Freshman defense was tested to the utmost. The Andover forwards kept the ball in Crimson territory almost continuously, but the splendid work of the backs and of Woodward at goal held them scoreless. At the very close of the game the Blue received a free kick, but Tseng, who scored for Andover, in the first game, failed to repeat his performance, and the opportunity to tie the score was lost...
...significant fact that Dartmouth's 16 to 0 victory Saturday was the worst defeat the University has suffered sinec 1907 or since Coach Fisher took the reins. But as he said himself, "Dartmouth proved to be the better team and won. Our whole team gave its utmost, but that was not enough...