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...with extreme regret that we learn of the intended resignation of Mr. Garcelon, who as Graduate Treasurer and Secretary of the Committee on the Regulation of Athletic Sports has raised the organization and financial management of athletics to a high standard of efficiency and at the same time increased the facilities for and advantages of physical education at Harvard. When he became treasurer five years ago, he found the financial administration of the Athletic Association in a rather chaotic state, but by the introduction of business methods he has built up an efficient organization. His efforts to elevate the spirit...
...class will meet in the Gymnasium on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons at 4.30 o'clock, the work being under the general supervision of Mr. W. F. Garcelon L. '95 and P. Withington '09. Instruction will be given in running, boxing, wrestling, fencing and probably in swimming...
...William Frye Garcelon, Graduate Trasurer of the Athletic Association and Secretary of the Committee on the Regulation of Athletic Sports, last night sent notice of his resignation (from both positions) to Dean Briggs, Chairman of the Committee. The letter, giving his reasons for this step, is quoted below...
...Garcelon read a paper on general athletics in New England, of particular interest because it dealt with a greater number of colleges and schools than any other sectional report. He found no abatement of interest in sport; an improvement in its administration, especially in the preparatory schools; and great progress everywhere in good sportsmanship...
Following Mr. Garcelon, it was reported that the association hoped to arrive shortly at an understanding with the Amateur Athletic Union concerning uniform rules for the conduct of track games. But at a conference three days later between representatives of the two bodies, no definite understanding or agreement was reached. It is expected, however, that something will be done in the near future. It was pointed out at the conference, that, while the differences are not fundamental and while radical changes are not needed, an athlete may now be obliged to compete under four different sets of rules...