Word: spirited
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Coach Haughton was the first speaker, and was greeted with the same enthusiasm he received in the fall of 1908. He spoke on "Harvard Spirit," as follows...
...years ago, I spoke here on the criticism that was being heaped on the Harvard team; but tonight I shall speak on the 'Harvard Spirit.' But before I take this up, let me say something about over-confidence...
...Yale graduate once said that the reason Yale won was because eleven Harvard men played against 20,000 Yale men filled with the 'Yale spirit.' This statement has been true in this coming event, the tables can be turned. We must become saturated with the true 'Harvard spirit' which can and will overwhelm any 'Yale spirit' which Yale can muster. We must saturate ourselves with the 'Harvard spirit,' not of the vintage which says, 'O Hell, we will win; let's have another drink,' but with the 'Harvard spirit' which spells determination to win. Let us all concentrate our minds...
...Withington, Jr., '11 spoke next. He was greeted with great enthusiasm. Withington said that he hoped this spirit would follow the team to New Haven as it did in 1908. But he then pointed out that there were two distinct kinds of spirit: first, a drunken spirit. This is no "Harvard spirit." It has done more harm than good, for it is apt to influence the players and put a listless spirit in them. For the supporters of a team are just as much a part of team as are the players themselves. Second, a criticising spirit. Quite often...
...reasons let every Freshman turn out this afternoon at half-past three and march to the Field with his class. Only in this way, by a display of splendid enthusiasm, can the team know that the class is behind it to a man and hence derive a confidence and spirit which will brook no defeat...