MINOR SPORTS

An article published in a Boston paper has started disquieting rumors about the continuance of minor sports in the University. There is absolutely no foundation for this article. We have the word of Captain Moore and Dean Briggs that minor sports this spring, far from being discontinued, will be definitely encouraged.

By deciding to foster the less important branches of sport, the Athletic Committee has acted wisely for the University. In spite of the greater opportunities offered this year to the average man in baseball, track and crew, there are many who get their exercise and pleasure in some less recognized college sport. If these were all officially abolished, a real hardship would be imposed. It rests with the student body to make these sports a success. The Athletic Committee has done its best and is willing to encourage any interest that is shown by arranging outside games. Opportunity is open to all who, for one reason or another, have not already joined some branch of athletics.

We need have no fear, in spite of statements to the contrary, that minor sports will not be kept up. Jarvis Field will again be covered with aspiring and perspiring candidates, and the Oakley Turf will again suffer from the assaults of the golf team.