Word: harvarditis
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...Harvard has the upper hand in these negotiations and must first have a guarantee that most of the mentioned handicaps could be readily overcome and that the assured minimum rental would be sufficient to help Harvard athletics substantially. Only with these guarantees, should Harvard even consider the offer...
...University is considering the rental of Harvard Stadium to a newly-formed professional football team to house its first two seasons, in 1960 and 1961. Leasing the playing field could prove attractive financially, especially since the Department of Athletics has been forced to curtail monetary support of several minor sports. Conceivably the HAA could receive enough from the rental to put minor athletic teams back on a University supported basis, as they should...
...permission is granted, Harvard would become a significant part of the scheme and would put its faith in the venture of a pioneering group. The syndicate admits that it plans frequent mention of the Harvard name, raising the question of whether Harvard, which sponsors only amateur athletics, should be connected so directly with commercial sports. Furthermore, the University could not easily deny the use of its property later to other professional groups, once it allowed the Boston team to play in the Stadium...
...college football did not have enough to battle in student apathy, television, and high expenses, the University would be inviting more trouble by renting the Stadium to professionals. Fans who have no emotional attachment to Harvard football would much rather pay about $1.50 on a Sunday (the pros generally price tickets on a sliding scale) for the same seat that costs $4-$5 on a Saturday (Harvard, like most colleges, has a uniform rate...
...sophomores on the squad are among the best Weiland has seen in several years, three of them good enough to be set as his first line. Providing great depth and ability, the rookies could be enough to bring back the title. At any rate, they are sure indication that Harvard hockey is about to get back on its feet...