"THE GALLANT STUDENT"
TO THE EDITOR
Sir, —Last week we were exhorted by " Sport" in exultant vein to cheer for the "gallant students," the worldbeaters. But alas for the brevity of human conquest and fame, these mighty victors have fallen, and "oh what a fall was there, my countrymen! " There is no disgrace in defeat; it is the fate sooner or later of all who aspire to the laurel wreaths of fame, but premature shouts of victory and exultation arouse nothing but derision when a defeat so complete follows so closely on Jhe wild cheers for a brief and easy victory. And now perhaps " Sport"—if he is a sportsman—will join with us in three hearty cheers for the "gallant" Southern team, which, without brag or swagger, administered such a signal beating to the University supermen.—l am, etc.. Humility.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23200, 26 May 1937, Page 15
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138"THE GALLANT STUDENT" Otago Daily Times, Issue 23200, 26 May 1937, Page 15
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