The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-08-08
Axore 1rHErrIo onaTsTlANs.
Diaercnt Branches waking Prcparattens Tor
the Coming Fai and winter season.

the CeutnE Fall ana winter season.
The physical directors in charge Of the differ
emit branches Of the Y. NJ. G. A.. OF this city and
Brooklyn arc making arrangements for q busy
fall and winter season In the gymnasium. III Is
not at all unlikely that there will DO gypnastic
contests between the various branches OF TINS
city and Brooklyn, the winners to oppose each
other for tho championship of Greater New
York. Both the local and Brooklyn associations
have some good material. and some rafting
good contests will be looked for.
One OF tho most interesting features In tho Y.
NJ. c. A. gymnasiums this season will BIO tho
game of basketball. This Dastime has become
so popular that IL will be played by every asso-
citation in the country. There was some talk
last season of organizing a basketball league on
the same plan as that OF the National Baseball
League. but somehow the scheme fell through.
This year, however, the matter will DO brought
up again. II is hardly possible that associations
beyond sixty miles of this vicinity will take
part, but within that radius delegates will be
present at a meeting to bo called soon.
Bowling will be another favoritc indoor sport,
cTl every branch will be able to boast of a team.
Arrangements for the Y. NJ. c. A. intercity
tournament will be completed in a few days.
when n meeting will be held and dates selected.
With the exception of II few changes, tho teams
will be the same that battled for the honors last
year, and rs the rivalry is intense some exciting
games will be played.
According to the resolutions passed at the
physical directors conferences, held at Chicago
and Springfield, there will be quite n change in
the basketball rules this year. DIR. Luther Gu
lick has submitted the following report from the
Chicago conferences:
The previous conferences have emphasized the need
OF attention being given to leagues within u single as
ISOLATION. the use OF friendly games between associa.
tions. but the restrictions Of composition and cham.
the committee heartily concurs, and believe that,
except in unusual circumstances, II is wiser TO have
no championship leagues between associations. In
support or tn 8. attention has been drawn to the fol
First-That the intense competition often develops
antagonism between men and the association, which
is en-, irciy out OF accord with the aims OF this body.
S~econd-That such leagues call attention away from
the sport and toward the men winning;
tween associations are useful under tho following
%First-That registration be n requisite for eligibility
second That not more than one such game be
Tnird-That the officials are from other organiza.
~Fourth-That the sport rather than victory be put
In the first place, aud that Christian courtesy can lie
II the associations cannot secure this. to give up pub.
lie games. The leagues within the association are
work. only class men playing. play and practice being
absolutely restricted to definite and limited periods.
DR.. Luther Gulick submits the final report OF
the special basketball committee at the Spring
field conferences, which was unanimously
adopted, as follows:
The committee believes that basketball Is a most
excellent game. First, as a recreative exercise; sec
ond. as a constitutional exercise; third. as educating
the mind to thoroughly and quickly control the body.
Hut the very nature Of the game makes i: one which
can be the means Of much harm whom the opposite
that the game cannot be left TO take care OF itself.
but that II must be most carefully watched and man
aged II real benefit Is to he derived from It rs an
exercise.
The committee offered the following suggcs-
tons:
Et-t nop,, o"t .n,,- :, ,..,tI 1860, t-. "a.
encourage the formation OF outside leagues. The In
tense spirit OF rivalry engenderrd with the frequent
avoided.
courage intra. association or class leagues. as by this
means zest IS given TO the game and interest is
aroused. while excitement and hostile rivalry Is
greatly minimized on account OF the friendly rcla,
Third Representative teams may often be man.
aged with advantage to the work. hut emphasis
should not he placed upon the winning of games and
cr.a'" OF friendly and social Intercourse.
Fourth-Sections A and Il As revised by committee.
Every member or a team should lie a regular mem
Der of n gy gymnasium class.
onlcial rules and according 10 the spirit OF the game.
sisth-Spec'al emphasis he given to securing thor
seventh-The physical d rector should keep in close
touch with the game. but should encourage the mem
mittee. ''"
The various branches of the Brooklyn Y. NJ.
of the Manor House at Bath Beach whereby the
membership will have the privileges of seaside
headquarters. The house is DELIGHTFULLY."- located.
with a large, handsome lawn between 1t and the
bay and an outlook that is unsurpassed. The
beach is one OF the best along the shore, with a
good float for hose who desire deep water swim
ming. Four lighthouses are open free to the
members on Thursday evenings.
The central branch OF the Y. NJ. c. A. of Cam
den. y. j., has AT last secured what II has long
mcclellan athletic field. The grounds, Second
and Line streets. known as the Camden baseball
grounds. hut which from the first were designed
for the use of the association. are now under the
charge OF an athletic committee of the associa-
tion. The grounds have been equipped with all The
apparatus necessary for athletic development.
and ii is the intention of the committee to hold
an open-air tournament of sports on the grounds
the latter part of this month. The events will
be open TO all amateurs, and silver medals will
be awarded to the winners: \ quot tourna
mcnt is now in progress in the gymnasium. and
considerable interest is being manifested by the
members and contestants. Arrangements are
rapidly being completed by the Swimming Club
The first carnival of sport and championship
games of the northeastern section of the Y. NJ.
c. A. A. l.. were recently held at Springfield.
Mass. The carnival consisted of athletics, base
ball. and basketball for the championship Of the
provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
The honors went TO the Boston Associatiop: with
amnton tied for third place. Northampton
easily won the game of baseball from Chicopce.
With a score Of - 20 J.. The basketball games
resulted in fine exhibitions. the teams finishing
in the order named. The winners in each ath-
leiic event received handsome medals. The
winning teams in baseball. basketball, and ath-
Ietics got prizes. too. summary:
loo.Yard Da'h-won by j. NJ. Jackson, Boston; II.
H.. Liner. Boston. second: T. W. GrccnouSl, Quincy,
220.Sard Dash-Won by J. VI. Jackson. Boston; II.
"; Gladw n. Westneli. second; II. H.. Liner, Boston.
i4O Yard Run-won by II. W. Gladwin. wcstneld;
J: N: Jackson, Boston, second; r. W. Greenough.
quincy. third. Time, % ~, OniS.
one Mile Run-Won by u, e. Hall. Boston; James
sullivan; Waterbury. second; Frank Wilson. Water.