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"ATHLETICS FOR ALL"

In his statement about the squash courts of the University Mr. Bingham admitted that the main problem was "a plain lack of courts." He does not refer to courts in the Houses, but to courts for members of the Graduate Schools and for those members of the College who do not live in the Houses. That there is a definite need for more squash courts for those members of the University who are not residents of the Houses is undoubtedly the case.

At the present time, as Mr. Bingham points out, the only courts which are available for these men are in the 12 University courts on Linden Street. But these courts are used by the Freshmen on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, all afternoon. This leaves only Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, for the non-House member to play squash. True enough, he can play any morning or evening he wishes, but few will deny that the afternoon is far the most convenient, if not the only possible time for participation in athletics. Moreover, the location of the Linden Street courts is quite unsatisfactory for the members of several of the Graduate Schools, notably the Business School and the Law School. The time necessary to make two trips across the river, one to reserve a court in addition to the time actually necessary to play a match, is in many cases prohibitive. Obviously, more courts are needed, and not only a few more, but a great many more.

The B. A. A. cannot at the present time be expected to provide the needed additional courts, but provision for more squash courts, conveniently located, for use by the Graduate Schools and commuters should be one of the first points on their "prosperity" building plan. The Houses are admittedly well provided for: the Graduate Schools and commuters should be considered next.

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