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...Harvard is, and has been, a highly successful sport. Several championships have been registered in it for the University; and a similar record is apparent with the Freshman teams. Secondly, it holds pre-eminence as a winter sport, especially since swimming is handicapped by the lack of a pool. Including managerial competitions and scrub teams, more than 200 men are concerned with hockey during the season, and this number compares favorably with other major sports. Hence, it is quite evident that hockey has thoroughly justified its present status in the University's athletic activities...
...chief points to be considered in the proposed pool as regards health are four: the presence of bacteria in the water, the clearness of the water, the psychological effect of lack of sunlight, and the ventilation...
Concerning bacteria in the water, proper precaution would be assured by the filter and artesian well system, with the use of copper sulphate. The copper sulphate is a small item, as about four pounds in solution in the pool would suffice. The situation of the pool and its lack of sunlight would not affect the presence of bacteria materially...
...slight psychological effect on the swimmers. Considering that the lighting system would be complete, and that swimming meets are held generally at night, this objection is very slight. As regards ventilation, this would be adequately provided for by the fan method. And beside all essential equipment, the pool was to have two very modern appliances,--a surface spray system, and a suction cleaner for the bottom...
From these facts, it is hard to see how the proposed pool could be objected to on grounds of health. It is significant that Dr. Lee and Dr. Bailey approve of its installation, provided proper sanitary precautions are taken. It seems impossible for the University to have a new gymnasium. But cannot this pool, so badly needed and perfectly feasible, be granted to Harvard students...