Harvard and Princeton Effect Renewal Of Relations in All Sports But Football

The following is the editorial that will appear today in the "Daily Princetonian", undergraduate newspaper at Princeton University, expressing pleasure at the important step toward complete reconciliation of the athletic policies of Harvard and Princeton, taken by Dr. Charles W. Kennedy and William J. Bingham, athletic directors of their respective institutions.

Harvard and Princeton undergraduates, alumni, and friends will be both rejoiced and relieved this morning. The news of the resumption of Harvard-Princeton relations in all sports except football comes as a most welcome fulfillment of the hope and expectation, which became general last May when a program of agitation was begun for renewed dual competition in all sports.

Although it is highly regrettable that divergent policies preclude resumption in football it is most pleasing to realize that this major step has been taken in acknowledgement of the genuine and growing feeling of cordiality between the two universities. Both Mr. Bingham and Dr. Kennedy are to be congratulated on their prompt recognition of undergraduate feeling recently expressed through petitions and resolutions at both institutions. Particularly worthy of commendation is their waiving of the customary formalities of negotiation and red tape in favor of the immediate action which was the earnest desire of the friends of both universities. Not only is the move highly welcome because it makes earlier engagements possible but also because it testifies to the sentiments which prevail.

The difficulties which prevent scheduling a football game within the near future are generally recognized. It is a common wish, however, that yesterday's important step forward may ultimately prove to be the entering wedge for the re-establishment of a complete system between the two institutions. We look forward hopefully to the day when a suitable understanding will be reached to permit the banners of Harvard and Princeton to fly once more over the same stadium.