U.S.-English Track Meet Faces Money Problems

Financial troubles may force cancellation of the semi-annual American-English college track meet, which is due to be run off here this spring.

Traditionally, Oxford and Cambridge run in two meets, against Harvard and Yale, and Princeton and Cornell. The series' location alternates between the U.S. and England, and is at present scheduled for Harvard Stadium June 13.

Carroll F. Getchell, HAA Business Manager, said yesterday, "The crucial problem is one of finance. In England the meets draw very well, but they are not nearly so popular over here. In the past, the American schools have had to bear the burden of expense, no matter where the meets are held. As an economy measure, we plan only one meet this year. Oxford and Cambridge will run in a meet with Harvard and Yale, and Princeton and Cornell. But, unless we can solve the problem of finance, the meet may have to be called off."

Date for Meet Problem Too

Another less serious problem is the date for the meet. Officials would like to hold the contest while the American schools are in session, but this appears impossible since the Englishmen can not get here in time because of their examinations.

Alumni groups, principally former trackmen, have in the past assumed much of the University's share of expenses. Getchell stated, "The usual source of finance can not be counted on to come through again, because of generous contributions in recent years."