There are 77 days till 2008. Sportsmanship means the right spirit in which a man should take in any sport, or play any games. The component parts of sportsmanship are fair play and no favor, enthusiasm for the game, generosity to opponents, pluck, and the ability. He will never dream of cheating in a game, or taking any unfair advantage of his opponent. He will honorably keep the rules of the game. He expects his opponents to be as earnest as himself. There is nothing lukewarm about his style of play. He would rather give away a point than claim an advantage. And he will give into his opponent’s claim rather than wrangle over a disputed point. He still keeps in good humor even when he is losing, and shows the greater pluck the more odds are against him. When defeated, he can sincerely congratulate his triumphant opponent and shows no signs of humiliation or vexation. @};-