BASKETBALL ABOLISHED.

We are glad to hear that the Athletic Committee after careful consideration of all phases of the question has decided to abolish basketball as an intercollegiate sport at Harvard College. The Student Council came to the same conclusion some time ago, and recommended the step to the Committee. The many causes for abolition have been reviewed at some length in these columns. Lack of interest among the undergraduates and the players, the character of the game itself, the poor facilities at the Hemenway Gymnasium, and the continued unsuccess of the University teams were the leading reasons. The last will undoubtedly be considered by many as the most potent. Although perhaps there would have been no abolition if Harvard had continually won the intercollegiate championship, the failure to win was due to the lack of support which was the primary cause of the game's forced withdrawal. There was no reason to believe that any great interest would be shown in the future whether the team won or lost, and it was considered best to remove it entirely.

For those who really enjoy playing the game adequate arrangements will be made. The interclass and scrub series will be held as formerly, and will afford an opportunity for participation in the sport without the disadvantages of outside competition.