The herald., 1897-03-08

ed by the Amateur Athletic union, and
the Chronicle says they are determined
to secede IL not given proper representa-
tion. No hasty steps will be taken, how
ever, Is 1t Is hoped by the members of the
Pacific Amateur association that their
eastern brothers will see the injustice
Of their ways and repent.
The Pacific coast members OF the Anna
teur Athletic union have never had any
thing to say in regard to constitution and
bylaws, rules and regulations, and the
result is that many regulations exist
that are offensive to the local athletes.
They have no power here to decide even
trifiing matters.
The rules of the Amateur Athletic un-
ion virtually bar Pacific coast delegates
from attending meetings Of the union
or of the board Of governors. All these
meetings are held in New York city, and
1t Is too expensive to send delegates.
One rank injustice Is the rule allowing
$50 for the expenses OF each delegate.
Those in New York merely pocket the
money without having any expenses.
while $50 would not pay one-fifth of the
expenses of a Pacific coast delegate.
The local members are determined to
make one final effort to secure proper
representation. They will send Presi-
dent Humphrey to New York to attend
the next annual meeting of the associa-
ton, which takes place in November,
prob. He will be accompanied by John
]. Barrett, an attorney The Paci-
fic Northwest association, COM
posed of clubs in Washington, Oregon,
Montana, Idaho and Utah, has been
complaining of the treatment given Pa
cific coast athletes. The members have
asked the local athletes to withdraw
from the Amateur Athletic union and to
form a Pacific Coast association, inde-
pendent of the New Workers. The South
ern association, composed of clubs
around New Orleans. may join with the
Pacific coast people in the movement.
At all events, President Humphreys Will
go to New York we'll loaded with proxies.
If he can get the proxies from the South
ern and Pacific Northwest associations.
he will have twelve votes out of total
representation Of twenty-eight.
Secretary West reports that the rule
in regard to amateur athletes register
ing has proved generally popular. APP
plications have come from all the clubs
in large numbers and a full registration
Is expected before the boxing tourna-
ments and field days are over.
Jeffries, the big East Los Angeles pu-
gilist, continues to grow in favor, and
has evidently succeeded in capturing
the talent since his good showing against
Corbett Billy Delaney Is very enthu-
AL Smith states that he will act as
trainer for the Los Angeles pugilist. De-
laney has had a world Of experience, and
his prophecy that Jeffries is the coming
man is worthy more than ordinary con-
sideration. Delaney was surprised at
the way Jeffries showed up in his bouts
with Corbett. and considered him the
best green man that ever came under
his observation. Jeffries will pick up
whole lot of training with Corbett
AS sample of pugilistic humor. the
Louisville Courier Journal publishes the
following: Mrs. Fitsimmons and her
husband have disagreed. She thinks he
cannot whip Corbett in less than four
rounds while he is steadfast in the be-
lief that two rounds will suffice. They
have discussed the matter long and
earnestly, and If Mrs. Fitsimmons Is
right, she will sport a new sealskin
sack next fall. If she is wrong Bob will
have the seal