The writer of the communication published this morning makes a suggestion which is a good one. The faculty has persistently refused to allow our base-ball nines to play against professionals, on the ground that it is degrading to college sport, and to the college spirit of gentlemanliness and fair play. There is no use in our going into a discussion of the subject, for it is one that has been worn smooth. But we do think that a petition, couched in plain but respectful terms and signed by the majority of men in college, might have weight with the faculty. They are working for our best interests, we may be sure, and they never refuse to listen to reason, provided it is in accordance with their ideas of what is best for the college. Whether the petition would be summarily refused, as our correspondent rather gloomily predicts, remains to be seen. We do not think the faculty would refuse such a petition without very strong reasons for doing so. But the petition should be started by the Base-Ball Association, and not by the CRIMSON, as the writer suggests. It is our business to advise, but not to interfere. It the members of the Association think it best to start the petition we shall back them up, and so will the whole college. If something is to be done, it must be done at once, and we look to the Base-Ball Association to take the first step.