Word: watchfulness
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...spirit in the Stadium on the last day of practice last year, when about 800 men turned out, notwithstanding the downpour of rain. If we could have two or three meetings a week in the Stadium at which songs and cheers were practiced, and as many fellows down to watch practice on other days as possible, it seems to me that more would be accomplished in the way of encouragement than by holding twice as many meetings in the Union...
Since the professional baseball season terminated, a larger proportion of those who watch football practice are of the type known in baseball lore as "fans." Another unnecessary faction is the younger set of Cambridge and Boston uncertainties popularly known as "muckers." This decidedly extra-University element has certainly developed undesirable proportions. Theoretically there is no objection to orderly visitors who desire to watch our practice, but the unpleasant evidences of the tobacco chewing habit left in the Stadium by the older enthusiasts, and the utter disregard of the younger element for the rights of others, make their presence a nuisance...
...eleven has given evidence of great possibilities, but the coaches and players cannot be expected to accomplish their task alone. The hearty support of every Freshman is needed, and the only real way such support can be given is by responding to a man to this first opportunity to watch and encourage the team...
...stale that long before the end of the hour the classes become drowsy and uncomfortable. This is rarely the fault of inadequate ventilation, but is in most cases due to indifference on the part of undergraduates. Men who despise personal uncleanliness will sit in a poisonous atmosphere and watch unconcerned some enemy of the race cut off all hope by fastening down the last window. In winter the desire for warm air, however thick it may be, has a superficial excuse, but in mild weather only the confirmed poison-inhaler can excuse the condition of many of our class-rooms...
...last two football games. But why should athletic enthusiasm be confined to football? The spring sports are just as representative of the University and deserve just as loyal and spontaneous support. If we are gradually coming to look upon occasions such as the Yale baseball game as opportunities to watch a good game and criticize the players, it is time for a reaction. We should realize that a handful of men following a band and a cheering section of a few rows of seats are not conducive to brilliant playing. If organized cheering were abandoned, there would be much criticism...