The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-31
THE AMATEUR BOXING PROBLEM.
:" Father BM" Curtis o. the warpash, Sut
Elimination the Only Remedy


The Suns plan OF solving the vexatious
amateur boxing problem. namely. to eliminate
boxing from the list Of sports over which the
Amateur Athletic Union claims jurisdiction.
was favorably received on all sides Yesterday.
ana two members OF the Central Body Of the
A, A. u. one from the Metropolitan Associa-
tion and one from the Atlantic Association.
we're frank enough to declare II the only rem
edy Tor an evil which has become unmanage-
able. The New England Association is in
favor OF such an elimination, as is the Tur-
ners' delegate on the Central Bodys Board Of
Managers. and the necessary two-thirds vote
can doubtless he secured II the matter is
pushed.
The only thing that can clog the passage OF
the desired reform is the fact that the annual
boxing championships OF the A. A. U. have
thus far been tho salvation OF the body from
monetary standpoint Morally. elimination
would be good thing. financially It would be
rninons. That is the argument OF the object
ors. When John Stel. the New York Turn
Neren's delegate on tho METROPOLITAN Associ-
atoms Board OF Managers. was asked his
opinion. he. replied: 1t would he wise step.
! seconded Mr.. Mathcwson's motion at tho
torecnmnend elm inntion to the Central Body
But | understand the boxing cham pionship
e avss a rs Iny iInE 'ai Essns the A.
measure"
|! would certainly be dcrlorahle II the ath-
Plan Tor such reasons. But 1t is not necessary.
n nhr last boxing championships OF the Metro
o tho fnS s As" A daya
Tor. little money was made in each case.
but this was simply because spectators were
seeing crack boxers. who did not appear and
T I'M no ntentSn , Of somretnE t9S medas
al AZ thaf
any announcement, that he will appear. at a
meeting where only medals nro. offered is to
"stecrago ".ilghiers who Iankor after n cham m
pionship. Tho cabin, or crack "amatours'
get II Tho pun ic wants to see good lighting,
anu II ny does not see tho best mon enterOd
po % T5ay A STay or cham
with tho amateur cham ion slips tho public
VII ne MT to LOCK upon future meetings aa
ism IL mny he In place here to remark that the
mnt5Gop ,Srn Shamnionships would have been
his pockets and paid two vol known boxers
IT, 'hSby soE ON
90. there is not SO much money In sight as
should induce the 4. \. Y. to tolerate the evil
%ard rSay tie po eH e whsyye
the A. A. I. must wink ut the "amateur's"
professionalism IN order to exist. then it would
inE, body which is powerless to govern.
There Is nothing to prevent the Amateur
need Of funds. after having cast oil the ANA.
tGur" boxers. from giving, a tournament and
hiring the professionals. That would simply be
,nSn,s at which gentlemen couid meet each
simEly having inyitation e Il 'e'F CLUBS W
William d. Curtis is violently opposed to the |
ILL Is wo OF hG be sr sswd TS% tn, to
such critical time. and proposes to start on q |
crusade against the enemy. He will resign
Association ut the next meoting and become |
seli.nppointed prosecuting attorney, The |
the following amendments to the S x. A. W. Z.
able return votes that he expects to be able to |
start the campaign in few days:
To repeal the resolution passed Dee. ~ 1890 which
.Ads; Ro,;i rhat ], s % hi. board that
:? nd g. i'sss
@ ""% ri he had a az la. e
on ~ and that ,h
an legislation necessary make
TO add TO rule OF the General Rules of the A. Au the
oilowing rarag, aph:,
ss5fs.
.hS sSA, Of Of the S s 81 sS'a
b have power suspend The suspected athlete from
y, IL y. A. eTfi
To and to the General Rules OF the A. U. the follow
When charges are brought against any indi.
ihua which affect his status as amateur and
uspicious circumstances are shown which, In the |
alignment of the board Of Governors OF the A. A. u
uy bf lite associations, render his real status
-r or reasonable doubt inasmuch the A. A. u or its
ts0ctsions have no power to compel the attendance
nj testimony OF witnesses and real facts
re peculiarly within the knowledge Of the accused
r!nred to explain such suspicious circumstances and
rmove such reasonable doubt" |
This is on the plan OF the National Associa-
ion OF Amateur Oarsmen. and means: Here. |
Dung man; you've been, accused Of receiving
money ut the Crescent Rowing Club tourney |
low remain suspended until you prove your
innocence" |
Had Mr.. Curtis started in year ago his
ampa ign would. no doubt. have crushed tho
amateur" But 1t is much to DO
sared that 1t Is too luto now. and that elimi.
alton Is the only effective remedy.