QUESTION ON INGALLS FIELD

A reader posted the following question : I recently heard that the committee overseeing Ingalls Field has equal representation from the College and the School District. Why is this so, when the district owns the field?

This is an interesting question, and I think I found the answer digging through some old files I have compiled over the years on Ingalls Field. First, let's set the scene:

Ripon College initially owned Ingalls Field from 1888 until September 6, 1939. At that time, the field was sold to the city of Ripon. In 1967, the city sold the field to the School District, with an agreement drawn up between the college and school district regarding the usage of the field. Under the terms of the agreement:
"1. The parties agree forthwith to establish a committee for the regulation and control of Ingalls Field, such committee to consist of two representatives of First Party (Ripon College); two representatives of Second Party (School District) and an additional member at large to be selected by the respective representatives of the parties jointly.
2. It is agreed between the parties that the above appointed committee will from time to time formulate policies and make rules and regulations governing the use of such field."

By the way, I came across a great site tonight, which has a lot on interesting information on Ripon, including a very thorough recap of the turf issue. I will be doing some more reading tonight, and hope to share some of the information on this blog, and encourage you to check it out.