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...present discussion in regard to football has clearly shown the ignorance of many who by their criticism of the game have designated the whole sport as brutal. And even in the game in question the charge of brutality narrows itself down to one, possibly to two players. Those who are so eager to censure and cry down a sport on account of the actions of a few should, at least, be willing to give to that sport its just deserts, and be ready to recognize the benefits which accrue to many from a healthy indulgence...
...status of college athletics before the public has been jeopardized during the season that has just closed as the result of occurences upon the football field, which all lovers of true college sport must deeply regret and it would seem to be most ill advised under these circumstances to sanction by acquiesence the making of public charges which directly impeach the good faith of college men, or if the charges are to be preferred, to select the columns of newspapers as the place to exhibit them. It is therefore the hope of the committee that you will take immediate action...
...body be encouraged and provided for as a necessary adjunct to a collegiate education? Every student who attends Harvard University should have the opportunity of taking some systematic form of physical exercise. The exercises offered for selection should cover the broadest possible range, including every kind of athletic sport and gymnastic game. Before making his choice, the student should have a physical examination and the benefit of expert advice as to what exercise he may best follow. The final selection, however, should be optional with the student, except in those cases where prohibition is necessary to protect from injury. After...
...hoped that there is some truth in the rumor that comes from New Haven to the effect that Yale will play no more football games in New York, for the attitude of the New York public toward college football is not calculated to have a good influence on the sport. Unfortunately it has been more or less true that one great reason why games have been played there in the past is that they are more successful financially than when played in smaller towns. Quick to appreciate this, New York people have come to regard a big college game like...
...largely by luck, the second time by distinctly superior playing. Nevertheless, we believe we never stood in a more favorable light before the public than at present. Feeling against the "anything to win" policy has grown very strong, and the sooner that policy is abandoned the better for amateur sport everywhere...