Word: supporter
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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look to Harvard men to take a lead in this matter, believing that the smaller colleges will give their support, and that, as a result, the work will receive a new impulse that cannot be brought about by the separate effort of individual organizations...
...free use of a pond cleaned from the Cambridge muckers, constantly overflowed and kept free from snow, within a minutes walk from the college yard. In order then to make the scheme a success, those who are interested in it must come forward and give it their support...
...also outclassed their men. It was by Yale's persistent massing of plays upon Acton and Manahan that she drove her way slowly but irresistibly through the rush line and to the longed for touchdown. Emmons, though at times pushed out of the play, repeatedly came to Manahan's support and saved dozens of yards of gains. On the other side Stevenson and Newell were about all that could be desired. Only occasionally, however, were Yale's attacks directed against them. Behind the line Harvard was outclassed, man for man, but in justice to the backs it should be said...
...there be never a falter. Harvard is fighting against odds, and a glorious fight it is. No Harvard man worthy the name, will be disheartened because of defeat, or will slacken in his support of the eleven. Another game remains to be played this year,- to lose which would be profoundly disastrous, to gain which by a good score would be greatly encouraging. Let us forget Yale, and make ready for Pennsylvania. The eleven will be on Jaris this afternoon at half past two to practice, and every student in Cambridge ought to be there to cheer them...
...follows the cheering gives an impetus to each man's determination which is sure to last him till the game ends. Through all the restlessness of this morning, we should keep our minds resolutely to one task at least, namely, that of giving ourselves heart and soul to the support of the team. In the cars, on the street, here in Cambridge if any one stays, this one aim should be absolutely absorbing. Whether the team wins or not-and we firmly believe that it will-the spirit must last after the game and through to the race...