Word: contests
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...attempted to "scrap" with a master of the art can conceive the astonishing powers it gives. When I first saw it I could not believe that if I were really "turned loose," and avoided conventional methods I could not at least make a contest. I was completely undeceived. "Turning loose" merely made the greater fall. Never have I experienced such a feeling of utter helplessness as I did in trying to avoid being thrown, and that is the experience not only of untrained foreigners in Japan, but of skillful wrestlers who have encountered the Japanese...
...defense. We make the statements for the purpose of clearing up the misunderstanding which seems to have arisen at Harvard. Inasmuch, as the author of the communication quotes as his source of information 'one who saw the game.' we judge that he was not an eye-witness of the contest and we trust that this is the explanation of the incorrectness of his assertions. However, this can never be a justification of them...
...hear. Whether or not it has a subconscious inspiring effect is perhaps difficult to say, but I do not think that any team with the proper spirit and properly trained would ever care as to how the spectators were treating them while they were on the field. Before the contest begins and during the time of preparation it is perhaps another question. Then any manifestation of enthusiasm can be appreciated and will help to inspire the men. As to the regular cheering at the actual final contest I am of the opinion it is of little value; because...
...opposing quarterback. These first three uses of cheering are perfectly proper, but when cheering is used for no other purpose than to disconcert an opposing team, the game, whatever it may be, ceases to be a test of skill of the two teams, and becomes a general contest, in which cheering plays much too important a part. While Harvard cheers are not used to disconcert other teams, it is hard to see sometimes how they could help but disconcert our own team, for no welcome falls flatter than a fainthearted cheer, and applause and encouragement do not amount to much...
...very fact that the cheering is organized, has a most salutary effect upon the team about to take part in a great contest. The fact that classmates and collegemates are willing to spend time and energy in rehearsing cheers and songs, fills each member of the team with an indomitable spirit, inspired by the feeling that the University is backing him with its interest, its confidence, and its enthusiasm. When the game begins, the player, if he is playing as he should, is entirely unconscious of even the loudest cheers, except at intervals, perhaps, as between the halves or between...