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Ethics for Infants

Now, children, in this lesson of a rather novel sort
Let us dwell, however briefly, on the moral phase of sport,
Taking cricket, for example, and those vague unwritten laws
Which, when observed, bring harmony, and help the noble cause
Of sportsmanship; but, understand, opinions given here
And rules of conduct specified are just as they appear.
To me and sundry others who see eye to eye with me
While 'tis candidly admitted other folk may disagree.

Eample one: When bowling we'll suppose, without intent,
You hurt a batsman badly so that half his strength be spent.
Now, the law, as I conceive it; is to give the man a chance
And to treat him rather gently while he flounders in trance.
That's sportsmanship, true sportsmanship as it appears to me;
Tho', as I have remarked before, some folk may disagree.
They would set a leg trap for him and attack him out of hand!
But that's a trick that you and I could never understand.

Example two: When bowling you have got a batsman out
But the umpire has not seen it, and the issue is in doubt;

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There is no such thing as sportsmanship.

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One player practicing sportsmanship is far better than fifty preaching it.

quote by Knute Rockne
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It's good sportsmanship to not pick up lost golf balls while they are still rolling.

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One man practicing sportsmanship is far better than a hundred teaching it.

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Tactics, fitness, stroke ability, adaptability, experience, and sportsmanship are all necessary for winning.

quote by Fred Perry
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Sportsmanship and easygoing methods are all right, but it is the prospect of a hot fight that brings out the crowds.

quote by John McGraw
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I would advise all youths aspiring to athletic fame or a professional career to practice clean living, fair play and good sportsmanship.

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I think sportsmanship is knowing that it is a game, that we are only as a good as our opponents, and whether you win or lose, to always give 100 percent.

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Footy Fun

Ruggerby; thuggery.
We're so not gay; buggery.
Sportsmanship; drinking spree.
Rape and drugs; 'Wasn't me! "

Blood 'n guts 'n broken bones,
Mothers pass to us your sons,
We'll all have some 'Footy Fun':

Ruggerby!

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