The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-03
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It was a solemn hour for these men
and women who seek to take back the
highest prizes of sport to their ma
tive lands. Their attitude intenslfied
the Significance of the ceremonies
which is to maintain friendly ana
peaceful relations between all nations
and all their people. This was no or
binary assembly and the olympic
hyn,n. as 1t Numbered down from one
section of the stadium, was a direct
challenge to keep the record clean:
to win fairly; to lose as brave con-
tenders: to win without selfish pride
or arrogance.
Peace on Earth
In his dedicatory speech, DR.. Rob-
ert Gordon Sproul struck high note
in this:
"And now, in the days Immediately
before us may these games on whlcn
we are about to embark, like their
ancient pattern, help the life of men
to higher physical, spiritual and
moral values; may they help to teach
youth character and rugged purpose,
courage and self-Sacrifice; may they
build themselves into the richest and
warmest blood of the generation and
find their fruitage in the young LIE
of all the days to come. May they
promote the love of play, the recip-
rocity of good will, and the solvent OF
good craftsmanship In which shall
be washed away the immemorial feuds
of mankind that now obscure the goal
that is, nevertheless, SO surely there
and so completely attainable, the goal
Of: Peace on earth, good Will toward
men,"
The ceremonies were marked by
their dignity and lack of noisy osten-
tation. Colorful, indeed, but always a
ceremony, never taudry or raucous.
Impressive to the end and thrilling
to witness.
When the time came for taking the
oath, all flags were grouped before
the rostrum in front of the review
ing Tribune in the order in which
the teams entered the parade line OF
march. This collection of banners
made a colorful combination and as
the oath was spoken all flags dipped
and at the end were held upright
again.
With right hand raised, the 1000
Olympic entrants took the oath as it
was read by Lieut.. George c. Calnan,
member of the American fencing
team. He has had this honor four
times. The American standard was
carried by F. Morgan Taylor, a former
Olympic hurdles champion.
For the most part the athletes were
youthful but here and there were men
of middle age, some bald and gray
Germany has brought over some
giants and, judging from some of the
girthS, there is wrestler or two
among the Teutons.
Canada and the United States have
the greatest number of women en-
trants. The women marched in
groups, usually in the center Of the
teams. They were singled out for spe-
cial applause and the German girls
especially, were vivacious in return
ing SaluteS from the crowd.
Norway and Sweden were not as
well represented as other nations
Sweden outnumbered Norway two to
one. The Swedes made an attractive
appearance in their white suits.
Swiss Are Distinctive
The Swiss athletes marched in diff
ferent formation than all the others.
They walked in hollow square, car
rying a great red flag with a white
cross upon it.
Americ contenders naturally
made the most impressive showing.
There were nearly 500 men and wo-
men in line and they had staggered
their colors SO that as they marched
the red, white and blue stood out most
wildly. The girls were clad in gay
red and white Russian sports dresses
and the men wore white flannel suits
and blue berets. Red, white and blue
edgings were on all the suits of the
American boys and girls.
As the parade of nations swung into
the stadium and again as it made the
exit march, fully as colorful as the
first. the band of $50 pieces played
the national airs of the various ath-
letic teams as they neared the band
stand.
Throughout these games the torch
will burn from the crest of the peri
style. 1t is huge Greek torch worked
out in metal and dominates the en-
trance to the monster stadium.
Many North Dakotans who have
visited California can visualize the
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