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...arrangements for the accomodation of spectators at Springfield, on the occasion of the Harvard-Yale game, were admirable. Not so those for the sale of tickets. The system pursued this year, which is that of former years with increased objections, is distinctly faulty. It is time it were changed...
...first step is to recognize the fact that every student in Harvard is entitled to one seat at Springfield for the great game. Let that be the fundamental principle. The game is played by the 'varsity team, the students are called upon from the day they enter college to the day they leave it, to contribute to the foot ball and other teams, not merely personal support, but money subscriptions. The students pay out money right along. But for them where would foot ball and base ball and the crew be? Clear, is it not, that the students should each...
...second, plan - when the sale of season tickets begins, let five dollars be charged for each ticket, including, in return, a reserved seat at Springfield. Distribution of tickets for Springfield on basis of seniority of classes. This plan would largely benefit the Association, and season ticket holders as well, for they would have first sale for Yale game tickets; after them, every student not holding a season ticket should get one ticket on plan first outlined...
...following extracts relative to the game at Springfield are taken from the Yale News...
...officers warn the public to purchase tickets only at the club theatre box office, at Tyson's Theatre ticket office, at the Hoffman House and at A. G. Spaulding & Brother's, as there is some fear that counterfeit tickets may be issued, as at the Springfield game last Saturday...