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...Major Walter S. Sturgill, Professor of Military Science and Tactics at the University tells a story of West Point in the following article written for the Crimson...
...from that of most colleges that a brief description of it might be of interest to Harvard men. Twenty-five years ago no general participation in athletics, as distinguished from the course in calisthenics, gymnastics, fencing, boxing, wresting and riding required of all cadets, was necessary. Participation in the major sports as well as in tennis; golf, polo, etc., was optional and no instruction was provided for those who took up tennis or golf, which, incidentally, could be played only on Wednesday or Saturday afternoons...
...however, every cadet, in addition to the compulsory course in calisthenics, gymnastics, riding, etc., is also required to participate a certain number of times during the year in each of the major sports such as football, baseball, soccer. Attendance is by cadet company, the companies participating en masse and taking turns at each of the sports included in the schedule. Participation in polo, golf, tennis and other minor sports is optional, but for those volunteering for these sports competent coaches and instructors are furnished to teach correct principles and methods...
...home reveal their naked egos when confronted by crisis. Among them are: A labor leader of solid, statistical mind who forgets his dissatisfaction with the Vaterland when the foe threatens; well-fed Dr. Hoffman who can afford to be Socialist and argue with his practical friend, the belligerent Major; Papa Silberstein who prospers, first by selling uniforms, then widow's weeds; small Gaston. a French boy who tells the author: "The War? That's an affair of our parents...
...this point the Chief Justice makes no suggestions. But possibly the remedy lies in a reaction among the alumni themselves. We note, for instance, in "The Harvard Alumni Bulletin," a strong protest against a proposed enlargement of the Harvard Stadium to meet the demand for seats at her major athletic spectacles. This and the more or less widespread movement to get rid of the professional coach are excellent omens. --New York Herald Tribune...