The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-12
NEW ERA BEGUN BY ENTIRE RE-
ORGANIZATION OF UNIVERSITY
ATHLETICS.
NEW CONSTITUTION ADOPTED.
RADICAL CHANGES WHICH, IF IS
HOPED, WILL BRING BACK
OLD-TIME PRESTIGE.
MILL CITY MANS INVENTION,
Heating and LiGhtinS-Minne-
apOIis Matters.

new era has dawned in athletics
at the university. At the meeting Of
the athletic association last evening the
rev constitution, as prepared by the
Joint committee of two alumni and
three students, was adopted without
dissenting vote. 1t was complete vic
tory for the reorganization movement,
which was inaugurated by the alumni
of the university. This movement was
the result of a little gathering of sew
eral alumni the night after the Madi-
son game. These alumni saw that
something was wrong, and the only
remedy in sight was decided to be
most radical change in the method Of
running the various departments and
the placing of the authority in the
hands of a board of control, who should
have general supervision of the finan-
ces and managers.
A call was issued for meeting of
alumni. This brought together about
sixty loyal alumni, many of whom had
been football players during their col
lege days. A permanent organization
was effected and board of directors
appointed. The reorganization move
ment spread. 1t struck root among the
students and members of the athletic
association. An invitation from the
athletic advisory board resulted in the
Joint meeting and preparation of the
new constitution.
The meeting last evening was not as
enthusiastic as was expected by some,
but there was good reason for this.
Only members of the athletic associa-
ton could vote, and the number was
very small. OF the possible 500 present
last evening only about forty were en-
titled to vote, and all of them were
fraternity men. 1t was feared at first
that the frat" men would oppose the
reorganization, as they had control,
and it did not seem that they would
give that control up without strug-
gle Yet they proved the most earnest
supporters of the new constitution and
never for an instant did they throw
an obstacle in the way of the change.
In fact. the support of the frat men
carried the day.
President Harding called the meeting
to order and almost Immediately f. V.
Davis arose and presented the new
constitution It's scope has been out
lined before. Mr.. Davis stated in brief
the objects and results of the new con-
SIlIullOu. II W as LII lIlC OSSI IlilCiOSIS
of Minnesota and her future on the
athletic field that the reorganization be
effected.
Messrs Lynder, Van Camper, of the
alumni. spoke in favor of the reorgani-
zation and Prof. Denton recommended
it's adoption.
When the question came to d vote it
was carried by unanimous rising
vote 1t was adopted by sec ion The
only change was in making the annual
meeting for the election of officers and
members of the new board of control.
This was made the second Saturday n
December.
In view of the fact that the meeting
last evening was held on the date OF
the annual meeting, President Harding
adjourned the meeting until next
Thursday at which time the elections
will be held. AS every student in the
university is entitled to vote, that meet
ing will undoubtedly be a rousipg one.
With possible 1890 votes there will be
some hard fought battles for the seven
positions on the new board. AS yet no
candidates have appeared, but before
the meeting there will be dozens in the
field.
Manager Finlayson, of last seasons
team. made his report. 1t shows
total receipts at $S,324.53, which came
as follows: Subscriptions, $563.S2; Ma
calester game, $39.75; Carleton, 1856;
Grinnel, $51725; Ames, $459.20; Wiscon-
sin, $4,379.5O; Michigan, $1,14O; Purdue,
$3.50. The expenses foot up an unce1-
tain amount, but Manager Finlayson
says that on the season when every
thing is balanced there will be sur
plus of 1890. The main expenses were
the coach, $1,000; trainer, $456, and
training table, $3.50. There are assets
of 1851 and liabilities of 1854. AS
there are about $500 due on the season
of 90, the Athletic association has a
debt of about $240 and the new board
of control will find one of its first
duties to be the raising of funds to
start the teams.