Word: crowds
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...would be a leader must impart his motives to his followers, for only so far as high motives actuate society as a whole can there be a social order. Above all, the possession of high motives must not separate the leader from the crowd; humility-not pride-must be his characteristics...
Such a situation is far from desirable, as it attaches an importance to football all out of proportion to its real value. It demands practically the exclusive attention of the squad for more than two months, and for almost as long absorbs the interest of a vast crowd of sideline shouters; and it disregards the real object of College sport--a general participation in healthful exercise for recreation and larger acquaintance. It is worth while considering whether the whole system of athletics should not be changed, either to one completely intra-college, or, as suggested by Mr. R. A. Derby...
...result from a protracted parade, there is always the danger of attaching undesirable recruits. The rougher element are unable to draw fine distinctions between College demonstrations and others prompted by less praiseworthy motives. They will welcome the opportunity to commit acts of vandalism under the cover of a large crowd, and as usual Harvard will get the credit for their deeds. We may exaggerate this danger, but the possibility of unwelcome disturbances should be sufficient to check any misdirected demonstration...
...spite of a drizzling rain last evening a crowd of 1500 enthusiastic students paraded through the Yard, then through Harvard square down to Mt. Auburn street, and back to the Yard again, cheering the football team. The meeting broke up in front of University Hall after cheers had been given for every member of the team and the coaches. The demonstration was entirely spontaneous and gave evidence to the confidence which the undergraduates have in the team, and to the general impression among the undergraduates that when the teams take the field on Saturday Yale will have to play better...
...doing their best to insure fair contests, but they will not succeed unless the supporters of the teams refrain from taking a hand in the game. The winners of the series are awarded numerals--a distinction which should carry sufficient weight to check any sympathetic playing by the crowd...