FOREWORD

William Mather Lewis is a college President who
keeps his eyes open, and his ear to the ground.
In December, 1931, he addressed the Annual
Dinner of the Sportsmanship Brotherhood on “The
Outlook for College Athletics.” He stated that the
task of the college administrator is very much like
the manufacturer. His conception of the place of
the Department of Athletics was so sane that his
views were instantly acclaimed by all sportsmen.

When the Brotherhood looked around for a man
to speak about conditions prevalent during the fall
of 1935, it again called upon Dr. Lewis. In his
fearless way, he spoke out against drinking at
football games, and bad spectator sportsmanship,
and his words thrilled a crowded ballroom at the
Hotel McAlpin, and a large radio audience on the
outside. Two stations carried his speech. There
have been many requests for copies, and the Sports-
manship Brotherhood is glad to cooperate in making
available the text of the address. All friends of sport
and of sportsmanship are indebted to Dr. Lewis.

Daniel Chase, Executive Secretary
Sportsmanship Brotherhood