CHANGES OF SEX
OLYMPIC COMPETITORS PROPOSAL TO BAN WOMEN Received June 7, 11.55 p.m. WARSAW, June 7. The Polish princess Lubmirska is submitting to the International Olympic Committee a ban on women competitors. Supporters contend that any further changes of sex among athletes will bring disgrace on the games and raise doubts regarding the sex of all women competitors. A counter-proposal suggests as a safeguard a careful and severe medical examination of women entrants.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 134, 8 June 1937, Page 8
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74CHANGES OF SEX Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 134, 8 June 1937, Page 8
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