Word: debar
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...proposition that first year students be debarred from competition in the meet was defeated, owing to the adverse vote of the smaller colleges. It was decided that the executive committee by unanimous vote might reject the entry of any competitor in the meet and debar any competitor from competition...
...thought of these private lessons, and did not subsequently recall them until they were brought to my attention, as I had not considered them of any importance. I therefore gave the Athletic Committee the assurance that I was an amateur within the full meaning of the Harvard rules, which debar men who have received money for teaching physical exercises. My statement having been received by the Athletic Committee as conclusive evidence of my eligibility, it is my earnest desire now to relieve Harvard of any embarassment in my case, as my wish was to contribute in an honorable manner only...