College Debaters Defeat Princeton, Yale in Tourney

The Debate Council swept the 63rd triangular debates Friday night by defeating Yale in Sanders Theatre and Princeton on its home ground.

Both of the College's teams successfully argued the topic: "Resolved, That the inheritance of wealth is against the best interests of society." The negative defeated Yale unanimously, and the affirmative won a 2 to 1 decision over Princeton, although the audience at Sanders was informed otherwise, due to an erroneous telephone message.

Before an audience of over 350 people in Sanders, Cliff F. Thompson '56, George M. Frederickson '56, and David P. Bryden '57 based their negative case on the importance of inherited wealth as a source of investment capital. Bryden was cited by the judges as the "most articulate" debater of the evening.

Ralph I. Petersberger '55, Robert M. O'Neil '56, and Joseph E. Frank '56 successfully defended the affirmative of the same topic against Princeton's Whig-Cleosophic Society.

The speakers in Sanders wore tuxedos, and the entire debate was broadcast over WHRB to rekindle interest in debating.

The varsity's victory followed a similar freshman sweep against Yale and Princeton last week. In four triangular debates this year varsity and freshman teams received 11 out of 12 judges' ballots.

John K. Galbraith, professor of Economics, moderated the debate in Sanders.