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...things appear definite. First, it is self-evident that the Naval Academy was primarily at fault for its discrimination against colored athletes, a symptom of its prejudiced attitude toward the Negro race in all matters. Second, Athletic Director Bill Bingham was guilty of hasty judgment in acceding to Admiral Willson's demands. Third and most important, there must be some measure taken so that a similar incident can not happen at Harvard again...
After a series of frantic telephone calls and telegrams with Admiral Willson, head of the Academy, Bingham sent word to the lacrosse coach and manager that Alexis was not to play...
According to members of the team, Admiral Willson had given them the choice of not playing Alexis, receiving the game on a forfeit, or calling Harvard authorities...
...Admiral Willson Denies...
...when this country, this college and the Navy itself declare their faith in democratic equality, they mean to practice what they preach. For it was not the students at Annapolis who wanted the negro to go. Indeed, they told the Harvard players exactly the contrary. Rather it is Admiral Willson and Commander Perry, director of Athletics at Annapolis, and the remaining officials down there, who had better start exhibiting the American way instead of talking about...