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...seems reasonable to suppose that in a few years Harvard would be one of the strongest contenders for the championship in the Intercollegiate Association, due to its enrolment and the quantity of good material that would be drawn from the New England schools, should Harvard take up this sport...
...entrance of Harvard into the Intercollegiate. Swimming Association is keenly hoped for by followers of the sport at Yale, for it would mean that, after a few years of constructive work, the triangle composed of Harvard, Princeton and Yale would be contending for another intercollegiate championship, just as in football, track or crew. This situation cannot be hoped for too largely...
...deciding to foster the less important branches of sport, the Athletic Committee has acted wisely for the University. In spite of the greater opportunities offered this year to the average man in baseball, track and crew, there are many who get their exercise and pleasure in some less recognized college sport. If these were all officially abolished, a real hardship would be imposed. It rests with the student body to make these sports a success. The Athletic Committee has done its best and is willing to encourage any interest that is shown by arranging outside games. Opportunity is open...
Contrary to statements made during the last three days in the press, the University Athletic Committee plans to encourage minor sports this spring. Both Dean Briggs and Captain F. W. Moore '93, graduate treasurer of the Athletic Association, denied that any action to curtail sport had been taken at or since the meeting of the Athletic Committee on February 19, when it was decided to resume athletics on a formal but restricted basis...
...went on to point out that although the Athletic Committee would object to extravagant expenditures by minor teams, there is no reason why sufficient funds to arrange games with outside colleges or service teams should not be provided. The only requirement for organizing a team in any sport is that enough men show an interest. In fact, minor sports are considered by the Athletic Committee as important in comparison to major sports, as they were before...