Word: kirklander
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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This is the first of a series of two features on House sports, and discusses how Kirkland won their title. Tomorrow's will tell what the Straus trophy is and how it is awarded...
...Just one evidence of the way in which everyone in Kirkland House gets together" is how Wiley E. Mayne '38, efficient manager of Athletics for the Deacons explains the amazing success of that House in spring sports which won them the Straus Trophy...
Last year, Kirkland led all the Houses when spring sports were just starting, but then they went into a slump and let Lowell pull away to gain the crown. This year, they were again in the van in March, but unlike the season before, they swept everything before them to pile up a substantial lead on the Bellboys...
Mayne attributes Kirkland's success to one thing they had the right people managing the sports, for "It all depends on what men are selected for the individual managing positions." He was high in his praise of football's Robert Dowd '38, baseball's Charles Kessler '38 and tennis' Donald W. Davis...
There is a lot to celebrate over. Of four major sports, Kirkland has won three championships, football, baseball, and rowing. Of the minors, they have two more champions, indoor baseball and tennis. Add to this a second in the track meet and the fact that only one of their teams finished below fourth and you have the answer to their victory in the Straus Cup Race...