Word: showings
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...made in the short time of two weeks without realizing more emphatically that the eleven has won the admiration of us all and, moreover, that the occasion calls from us some proper and decided recognition of our gratitude to the eleven and its coachers. Now is the opportunity to show in such measure as we can the appreciation we have for our eleven. The team has done in a short interval and against great odds what few other elevens have done in the same-time; it has shown a quality of determination which characterizes the best examples of Harvard spirit...
...tackles know their positions better, and played a hard, stiff game all the time. They both keep their eyes on the ball pretty well, and in blocking off and tacking show an energetic spirit. Foster's experience on the varsity will make that side of the line fairly strong. On the other end Brewer works hard but needs considerable coaching yet. At quarter, Fairchild will have a chance to get a lot of life into the men, besides using his knowledge in making the men do all they are capable of doing. The three ba+++ks will be the strongest...
...feel an admiration for men who can work with such earnestness and determination. It is long since Harvard has played such football as she played Saturday. We can almost forget our defeat in the remembrance of that exhibition of football; we can but admire the men who can show the pluck and grit that has brought such a sudden change in the play of the eleven. The game was beyond the expectation of the college - from first to last it was magnificent...
...Jove we'll show the Elis...
...most loyal support. There are few more impressive scenes than the send off to a 'varsity team. The effect on each player is deep and lasting. Those who leave today for Springfield are in every sense of the word men and it lies with the college this afternoon to show them that they are supported by equally true men, who will do what they can to help win the game...