ance of the German games favorably when he accepted the report of William May Garland of Los Angeles, American member of the International Committee, to the effect that the Reich is adhering to its promise of athletic impartiality.
ENGLAND DEFERS ACTION
Brundage’s trip was motivated by unwillingness on the part of the American Olympic Association to agree to send competitors to the Berlin games until it was fully satisfied that they would receive equal courtesy and recognition, regardless of creed or race.
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