The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-14
MALCOLM W. FORD'S TRIAL.
4 COMMITTEES WIZ INHEsTTGA7E HIS
aT1NDISG IN THIRTY DAYS


A,h,o,ic Union hold their special meeting at
The Aston House last evening, and although
-, oa sensational rs advertised still there
ras acme lively business transacted, the most
ir,nortant Of which was the discussion on the
FORD matter and which eliminated in set
trN for that gentleman. There were eight
n,nrbers OF the Board present. and the meet
inc vas an interesting gathering OF men noted
IN tho athletic world.
nipnined Harry MCMILLAN. President OF the
A u. presided. He represented the Athletic
Club OF the Sohuylkil Navy. and blends with
his dignity a gentle courtesy and ia the Lord
chesterfield OF the Board. possessing all that
nobleman's manners II not his wit. To his
right sat James Z. Sullivan. Secretary OF the
Amateur Athletic Union and dethroned chief
of the Pastimes. a dark. stalwart, handsome
Young man. whose features betray
storm, passionate nature. with look
OF determination about him that would
cause physiognomist to sum up: "A staunch
friend. a relentless enemy" Directly oppo-
site the Chairman 10 William B. Curtis, watch
ing the interests OF the New York Athletic
Club. At tho side Of the table sits Mr.. A. @.
Stevens. President OF tho New Jersey Athletic
Club. He is a quiet studous-looking gentle
but there is a good deal Of determination
behind, the calm exterior. He Is an exem-
6eep opP % ta' h Gn sts Mr. Tsrs
tho boyish- looking representative OF the Staten
Island A. c. veritaele encyclopedis On q ana 9S
east SIDE girl said to her new, beau. I, is con.
jected that Oliver doldsmith was .bles, with
t6sy eszed, and still the wonder grew; TIA. one al
s% head e9qd carry hs all he s Wesb
iSgtonian " Who is Known as good fellow and
COMMITTEES. Opposite Perry e Mr.: 9; 3 Nor
to be blessed with. the famous New England
ame g M ss FED
Gerow. ,ex-P President Of the American Athletic
GNs S6 tn0Hsa an ne RST
der, the disciple Of To MISUNDERSTANDING
feilaw, who shows in his physique the benefits
q the early gymnastic training ADVOCATED S BY
f. C. Carter. the official Handicapped. who 10
not member OF the Board. but hopes TO be
Alter some routine work the Secretary read
the o%ElHf 81 thS re- ves spe
complications in amateur circles:
10 the hoard or sana0;rs or ne Amat;u, 4thste Cnton
meeting of the vesper Boat Club held this oven
ksos.a Tina; the vssper Boa. Club heartily apDroyss
NaDss.rs Of AmSsaf athletic Union their sdors
70 purify athletic sp9t Ws 5ecoEn1S 1Ht inc mem
Sa3 3P q
s clubs Of tnon to support the Board
II from sn'1 to hod o fs'
81 Ss 81 Gnsp 'es sSa
Greoo o S e In tho
Rec. Sec. vesper Boat Club.
1t was decided 10 hold the Western champ.
onship meeting In Detroit some time In June.
and the al:around and Eastern championship
The recent action Of the Clermont Athletic
men % agapSt the rules Of the 8maseup AtS
letic Union. resulted In the following preamble
and resolutions:
Mnsreas The clsrmon, Ath!etc Club Of BroOtlyn has
tons dirss. conflict win The ruiss q hiS body
,yn ana A. Tho SiGe,ss sn.sI,sa
% Sa 4 ss VIZ
j. ana H. Of this rnicn. The folio The names o.
e asS.o sn's SS' o tsnno
Dave BsnaTGi in Loo K%n@ Timothy FAvoy John MUIR
hereby given to all club: and
S given by The 70
Ss or aaS %p sTy athlete will I'M
A communication was received from the
National Cross Country Associstion that J. ,.
dnt e hf gsR he So By en
FlAherty ineligible to compete at A. A. U.
games until the expiration OF his suspension;
following communication to the Nautilus Boat
Club. which passed a. vote OF censure on tho
Board of Managers OF the A. A. U. some time
ago:
Your Communication. including copy of resolutions
Td OF nasS
stiisssa &c sd3:s
full justice,
The following clubs were admitted to mem
II. Y; Rideeield Athletic Club, Albany. n: y:
Young Mems Christian Association OF New
9 4. Bonine NJ; OF Of Niles Mich. famous pro-
fessionol runner. was reinstated as an ANA
teur. while the tSllHying application, WE, were
n Newapf and lester Goste SoPd.
Wendell Baker Of the Berkeley, Athletic Club
was elected one OF the Board TO All the vacancy
Sss% by h SbsEs SS % R West
Scott President of the Pacific Coast ATHLETIC
Association. Tho requested resignation Of
Walter stone. Manhattan A. G., has not yet
The following were appointed committee cor to
at E. e. He%ard
Ferry chairman. II. c. Mcmillan. VIM. B.
Curtis James l. sullivan. 4: Z. Stevens, and
The following resolution was adopted to aid
the Handicapped in allotting starts:
games held under A. A. L. rules be directed and 70.
CURED 10 hand the official handicApper TO
the secretary OF the u scores OF all contests At
such meetnRB before such officials leave the grounds;
in tho OF A. L officials being pres.
ent that such scores shall be mailed to the official
handicApper of the A. A. within twenty four hour0
Also that the clerk OF the at all A a. U. RAmeA
and above, a complete list OF ali starters In each
event
THE SUNS suggestion that the Board take
up Walter HeReman's benefit was recognized
by the following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas, The A. A: y. Board Of Managers has been
advised OF = proposed beneht to Mr. Walter HeRemen
Tor Twelve the Official Handicapped aud Identified
actively with amateur athletic sport Be II
heSoVed That the Board OF Managers approve of the
benefit and urge upon all clubs members OF the A A.
T. aud those Interested in athletics TO afford most
generous support An4ir founded on such worthy
motives and earnestly invite all athletes TO compete
that the beneht may be q RIAnd success both In
athletic and financial sense. he IL further
Resolved. That MesSrB JAurben. Sullivan. and Stevens
be appointed n committee who will cooperate with
those Interested in tho proposed bensnt Mr. Hegeman
After some discussion about the Ford case
the majority OF the BOARD passed the following
preamble and resolutions
EhtrdE 80 far as has come TO tho knowledge OF the
PoArd OF Managers OF the Amateur Athletic Union OF
the United States Malcolm ~ Ford has ignored the 90
pounity furnished him BY this Board his
own convenience 2 hearing upon charges which
WheTeds As Il AppearR the said Malcolm W. Ford has
inIAp NJ ling IN dam tha