The Archive · 1925

Deep Regret in Japan

Tokyo, May 21.

Intense regret and disappointment is felt in all circles over the trouble developed with Japanese athletes in Mania, This Terms an al absorbing topic in this morning's newspapers which, however, in general refrain from' making comment attempt to adjudicate the blame until detailed reports are receive The "Asahi," however, sever lcensures the athletes for' their sportsmanlike behaviour which refects on the dignity and honour of the country and declares that the withdrawal from the games is not the proper method of calling attention to alleged unfair decisions.

The "Hochi," on the other hand, sides with the athletes, The athletic authorities fear that termination of the Olympic series fs threatened—Rewter's Pacifi Service.

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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