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There is, obviously, but one solution: the three must be expelled. This is clearly the answer, and yet there is talk that these men may remain at Princeton. They may appear on the field of play this afternoon. Princeton officials talk of "Proper channels," but these words only mean that concessions are being made to these alumni who would see their old college victorious today...
Perhaps the timing of such committee meetings as will be necessary to bring about punitive action will mean that a decision cannot be handed down until after game-time. Very well. Then let the guilty players be taken at that time from the playing field as an example...
This, of course, may mean that the three athletes in question may not play the entire game this afternoon or even start it. As this edition went to press, the odds on a favored Princeton eleven dropped substantially, and the Yale team's morale was, naturally, boosted considerably, If Yale could defeat the Tigers this afternoon, they would still be very much in the race to retain the Ivy laurels which they gained last year...
Princeton administrator's mean-while were showing definite signs of concern. Their chief worry seemed to be the bad publicity which might result if the players were allowed to play and were later proven guilty. Balanced against this was a desire not to deprive any innocent player of the right to participate in such an important contest...
Farnum frowned at the sound of a passing automobile. "Young man," he said, "it is particularly disturbing to learn how often women participate in these atrocities. I mean, you would think. . ." He paused thoughtfully...