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1917 Victors in First Debate

The Sophomores defeated the Freshmen in the first interclass debate held last night in Sever 11. The decision of the judges was unanimous.

The Sophomore team, composed of H. E. Whittemore, E. C. Davidson and G. W. Wasser defended the affirmative of the question "Resolved, That capital punishment should be abolished in the United States," while the Freshmen, represented by L. Brentano, L. M. Swope, and V. A. Kramer, upheld the negative. The judges were J. Bovingdon '15, P. B. Potter '14, and S. M. Seymour 2L.

The Seniors will uphold the affirmative of the same question against the Juniors this evening at 7 o'clock in Sever 11.

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