Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-04

five points for his club. the second man three and
the third man one. At the end of the season
these points are counted up and the club hav-
ing the most is announced as the champion OF
the year and receives as a reward the magnfi-
cent PLAGUE presented through the Schuylkill
Navy Athletic Club of Philadelphia by the firm
of Bailey. Banks 4 Biddle OF Philadelphia. As
Is to be expected a very close watch Is kept by
the clubs over tho progress of the record as
the season advances, and it can be easily seen,
before the final games, which have the
greatest bearing on the contest, just
what effect will be produced upon the totals by
certain happenings and long before the games
the enthusiasts arc figuring upon winning this
event and losing that one, and thus making a
gain in the general total As the competition
now stands the Manhattan Club Of New York is
but three points ahead of the New Yorks. these
two being old-time rivals. and the winning or
losing of any one of the individual champion
ships may defeat one or the other for the final
honor, so closely do they hang upon each
others flank.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP PLAQUE.
1t is not at all improbable that the club win
ming the Bailey, Banks 4 Biddie plaque this
year will become owners Of that magnificent
piece Of jewelry for all time, although the
plaque was given to be competed for each
year. The reason for this is that there is a
movement on foot headed by Father Curtis,
against the annual competition for the plaque,
on the ground that it results too much in con-
inning the Interests in the competition to two
or three large .lubs, to the exclusion OF others,
besides giving an additional incentive to the
securing of semi-professionals as club men,
bers. This belief is growing among the MEM
bers OF the union, and 1t is regarded as one of
the probabilities of the meeting on FRIDAY
night that the competition for the plaque will
be declared closed In favor of whichever club
may chance to win it through the games on
following no mis- 10 r1,,
four feet square, bordered for a consid-
cradle depth by a frame OF richly carved
oak. Immediately inside of this is an edge
Of velvet, and in the center is the plaque
itself Of silver In this are dozens Of figures
in relief, representing the various branches of
athletic sports, each in an individual circle
At the top of the frame is the emblem of the
Schuylkin Navy Club, through which the
presentation was made by Messrs. Bailey
Banks d Biddle, and along the sides are the
names of the original thirteen members of the
A. A. U. twined about crossed oars. At the
bottom is irieze of implements used in sport
the whole making a wonderfully rich and
unique design. The trophy has been won by
the New York club ever since its donation
Last year, before the amalgamation of the two
organizations that club went 80 far ahead that
the Manhattans, who entered late In the sea-
son. were handicapped. New York won by 1854
points against IS by the Detroit club. the
nearest competitor. The Manhattan Club.
although late in the games, made 81. Column
bia made g.
AN EVIL TO BE REMEDIED.
This system has one very decided disad-
vantage, however, having its direct cause in
the intense rivalry of the clubs, and this feat
ure may receive some warm attention at this
meeting. Reference is had to the custom of
some of the weather. of the clubs, such as the
New Works and Manhattans and some others
nlpfrn lie NJ hat ha Il
in no other truthful way than az employing
efficient men who have established deserved
regulations as experts on the track and field,
who, becoming members OF the clubs
they are to work for, seek only
to earn their salaries-there is nothing
else to say-by doing the best they can in their
muscular, brute way. OF course, some of these
men are refined and have become emi-profes-
slonals simply because Of its being quite
profitable business Blu. the union has about
made up its mind, it is plain from certain indi-
cations, that this matter has gone too far for
amendment to the constitution may be intro
duced at this meeting designed to
remedy the evil. 1t is difficult
problem, as the men always become If thew
are not already, residents Of the cities in which
the clubs are located Of which they become
ostensible members. 1t will be hard matter
to adjust the rules so as to bar this class of
performers out OF the contests, but it has been
suggested as the nearest approach to q solu-
ton that all men who have ever taken part in
any but the most strictly amateur contests are
to be barred from the championship games.
FLoURIsHINa FINANCIAL CONDITION.
The union makes a good deal of money each
year from these sources and it is now in most
condition as regards its bank ac-
count. At some OF the games there is slight
loss, but at such events as the indoor cham
games, and at the boxing fencing
and wrestling matches, which are usually held
In some large hall in New YoNl, there are
crowds large enough to make up 1Ar these fail
ures ten times over. 1t is estimatAd that the
revenues from the boxing, fencing and wrest-
ling match alone, this being single event, paw
the general expenses Of the union for the en-
tire year.
There are but two saiaried officials. the off,
cial Handicapped and the socretary's assistant
The former, MIR. E. G. Carter OF New York. gets
I'll, 200 year, and is paid out Of the fees that
come to him for his services in handicapping
the championship games Of the various clubs
belonging to the union, while there is enough
left over to pay the other man. So it il to be
seen that the union is largely self-supportine
and does not depend to any great extent upon
the payment OF the regular dues of the clubs,
which are as follows: For clubs of between
80 and $50 members, IS; clubs Of between $50
and 900 members, SO, and clubs Of over a
members, els.
THE CHAMPIONSHIP COMMITTEE.
The arrangements for this great meet have
been made by q committee Of nine men, who
have labored diligently for the cause of the
union. Their names are Howard Perry, GAG.
chairman; Harry Mcmillan, ACS.N; ]. E.
Sullivan, MAC; w. B. Curtis, NYA.C; F.
w. Jansen, STAG; g. W. Carr, NJ c., and
W. b. Hibbs, Sam Stinemetz and Alex. Grant,
GAG. In this way both the local and the
interests are cared for, these
being the most important as regards tho inter-
est at stake. 1t is Of vital importance to the
Club that the meet should DO . sue
cess, and 1t s quite as much matter Of con-
Germ to the great organizations of and around
New York that everything should be done to
the end that the meet occurs without hitch or
break Of any kind The New York, Manhattan,
Staten Island, New Jersey, Schuylkill Navy and
Columbia clubs ars by far the leading mem
bers Of the union, and no better men can be
found anywhere than the nine who have iust
been named.
CHAIRMAN PERRY.
Mr.. Perry II well known in Washington,
which has for nearly decade been his
home. He has been identified with the Co
lumbia Club ever since its start, and has
worked constantly and conscisntiously in the
interests Of amateur athletics for . rood many
years. He ID Jerseyman BY birth, having
been born IN Camden on the Sd Of April. 1851
He was educated ct the Weslsyan University,
Conn, where he developed :
strong taste for boating And rensrsi sthIstics
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