Word: enthusiasm
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...feel no doubt that the team will be supported by the whole college with the utmost enthusiasm it is capable of. The class made a glorious beginning in the foot-ball game last fall, and now we shall look forward to as triumphant a victory in base-ball...
...associating with professionals, it is humiliating that the first complaint must be made against college men. The offenses yesterday it is to be presumed, were not intentional but were due to thoughtlessness and the excitement of the close contest. Under such circumstances, if an outlet of pent-up enthusiasm is absolutely necessary it can always be found in cheering the good plays instead of in hooting at the poor ones. The sentiment of the college on such matters is too well known to be more elaborately expressed. The men attending the games must understand that such boorishness will...
...meeting was a most congenial one in every way. Professor Wentworth's reception was cordial in the extreme, and the interest manifested by every member in the united welfare of Exeter and Harvard was great. If the enthusiasm which is now shown by the members of the Exeter club be kept up, the result cannot help being of much benefit to the academy...
...England which can be had at Northfield cannot be overestimated. It gives a spiritual uplift which can come in no other way. If Harvard should send a large delegation to the meeting, which extends this year from June 29 to July 10, the men would bring back a practical enthusiasm which would give the whole religious life of the university a decided impetus. Those who are interested in broadening and extending the religious life here would do well to give this matter serious consideration...
...home plate of Howland's throw from centre. The game was not a close one, and therefore was devoid of any great interest. The day was chilly, also, and for that reason the attendance was not so large as it otherwise would have been. The spectators showed considerable enthusiasm, however, and Linn's quick fielding in especial called forth much applause. The Amherst men did not make any remarkably good plays, and all the infielders were inclined to throw wildly to first base. Appended is the score...