Word: forli
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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The 10-man group plans to use the Stadium, or an alternative, until its proposed permanent home is built in Newton, a project that Sullivan also heads. However, if the Harvard Athletic Association expressed concern "that we would stay for two years, then pull out, we would be glad to...
He claimed, "I would not try for it unless Harvard could benefit from the deal also. There must be advantages in it for both sides."
Renting the Stadium, Sullivan added, would be "another chance for the University to gain acceptance in the community." He was quick to say, however, that he does not plan to use any pressure in his attempt to use the University football field.
He said he was anxious for a meeting with University or Athletic Department officials "to point out the advantages in the deal for Harvard."
Those advantages, according to Sullivan, executive of a Boston coal company, include better community relations, financial income, better groundskeeping equipment, and nationwide circulation of the Harvard name "in connection with a civic project." He plans for national television coverage of seven games.