There was vigorous competition as they fell into the spirit of it, with spectators from other weapons applauding, jeering and watching to prevent injurious tactics.
In their surprise at seeing the glove (with the ball in it) soaring through the air, the 55,935 spectators didn't yell or applaud.
As the Rio Bikers take the night, spectators in high-rises along the route applaud and cheer them on.
On cue, spectators cheered and applauded, their energy unflagging in take after take.
And such was the nature of his eloquence that the spectators in the courtrooms applauded.
When the sentence was read by the jury foreman, Moseley showed no emotion while some spectators applauded and others cheered.
As Mr. Ferguson was led out of the courtroom, spectators cheered and applauded.
A few in the crowd wore yellow stars or concentration camp uniforms, but many spectators also applauded as the Germans passed.
But when the spectators applauded, many were cheering more than a fine performance.
Hispanic spectators, however, cheered and applauded.