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...that the tug of war is inevitable, Harvard will see what she can do in the way of getting up a team. There may be plenty of material in the college, but there is practically no interest in the sport. Whether or not the H. A. A. will try to arouse such an interest by introducing the tug-of-war into the winter meetings remains to be seen...
...continues to be a member of the Intercollegiate Association. Harvard's attitude on this matter is well known. For the last two years here at Cambridge a feeling against tug-of-war has been growing; and the strong sentiment is for abolishing the tug-of-war as a college sport. As long, however, as the other colleges continue it, Harvard should be represented by a team. While she remains a competitor in the "Mott Haven" games, her chances of winning the cup will be much lessened if she be not entered in every possible event...
Harvard, then, would like to abolish the tug-of-war as being a dangerous sport. It seems probable, however, that the smaller colleges will vote solidly against such a movement. A solution of the question would be for Harvard to hold annual games with Yale in track athletics as she does in boating. Such a course would by no means prevent Harvard from meeting the other colleges...
...action last night, the Committee on the Regulation of Athletic Sports has shown that it will take no measures tending to harm any sport at Harvard. This principle, on which the athletic committee is working, accounts for the breaking of the New England rule for the benefit of the H. A. A. If this policy of the athletic committee be borne in mind, it will be seen that there is no inconsistency when the committee allows the H. A. A. to compete in New York, and at the same time adheres strictly to the rule with baseball and football...
...CHANDLER, Cor. Main and Inman Sts., Cambridgeport.Important Notice to Sportsmen.The rapid growth of amateur sport in this country and its wholesome influence have created a demand for an exponent in sympathy with the requirements of those interested in its welfare. Appreciating the need of such interpretation, Messrs. Harper and Brothers have decided to establish a department in Harper's Weekly, entitled "Amateur Sport," to begin with the current number. The department will be in no sense of the word reportorial, but, following the high standard of Harper publications, will endeavor to keep sportsmen in touch with current questions, furnish them...