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...current number of the Monthly opens with a vigorous article by Alexander Forbes '04 on one aspect of the ever-present athletic question. The writer's main point is that, in abandoning the English attitude of "sport for sport's sake," American college athletes have not degraded but have elevated athletics, turning them to a moral discipline which study or mere play fails to afford. He is remarkably candid in admitting the moral evils in the present condition of football; but his argument fails to convince the reviewer mainly because it ignores the contrast between the widespread demoralization caused...
...defense was pitifully weak at the critical moments when the CRIMSON offensive swept down toward the goal, and the Lampoon bounced off the impregnable CRIMSON defense as from a stonewall. This first victory in hockey is still another proof of the well-known fact that in no branch of sport can the Lampoons hope to compete with the CRIMSON athletes...
...athletics which would make it the end of life instead of merely a means in life. It is first-class healthful play, and is useful as such. But play is not business, and it is a very poor business indeed for a college man to learn nothing but sport. There are exceptional cases which I do not need to consider; but disregarding these, I cannot with sufficient emphasis say that when you get through college you will do badly unless you turn your attention to the serious work of life with a devotion which will render it impossible...
...reason why I so thoroughly believe in the athletic spirit at Harvard is because the athletic spirit is essentially democratic. Our chief interest should not lie in the great champions in sport. On the contrary, our concern should be most of all to widen the base, the foundation in athletic sports; to encourage in every way a healthy rivalry which shall give to the largest possible number of students the chance to take part in vigorous outdoor games. It is of far more importance that a man shall play something himself, even if he plays it badly, than that...
...been limited to the technical business of coaching, but have included valuable assistance to the University as its representative on the Football Rules Committee; in collecting and formulating your views and experiences in coaching for the benefit of your successors; and as a spokesman for clean and honorable sport on many public and private occasions. The Committee would cordially bear witness to your fidelity, earnestness, and uniform courtesy, in the execution of your duties in many trying emergencies; and to your successful advocacy of a high standard of conduct and of play, in continuance of the best Harvard traditions. Sincerely...