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Types of sports to be prohibited
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Motorcar, and motorcyle races ............................ 69
Boxing .................................................................... 44
Catch-as-catch-can .................................................. 44
Spectacular feminine sports.................................... 9
Spectacular sports in general ................................ 6
Cycle racing ........................................................ 5
Other categories....................................................... 20
Total 197
In examining more deeply the question of the prohibition of certain
ategories of Sports we encounter a strong divergence of view between
the "Ideal of Sport" and the manner in which it is carried out (Motor
races are dangerous, boxing and catch - as-catch-can are categories of
sports which are "detrimental" and "with a lack of moral effect".
VII. SPORT AND OTHER INTERESTS KEPT FOR LEISURE HOURS
1. Interests of an artistic nature
Research has shown that one finds few students who are exclusive
"Sport Fans". In general the sportsman devotes his leisure hours equally
to other preoccupations, and this to a very great extent. The student
who practices sport to a moderate extent generally takes interest to
a large or poderate extent also in other preoccupations. The sportsman
is noticeable by his variegated interests, which is an indication that
the sportsman in this respect is more dynamic than the person who
does not go in for sports.
2. Sports and political interests
In general, interest in world politics, is the strongest: 52 %. 19%
of the students are members of a political party, 4 % are undecided,
while 77 % are members of no political party.
3. Sport and religious persuasion
One notes that in sport there are no differences according to credes.
Neither cults nor activities within the bosom of the church exercise any
influence on sporting life.
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