The times., 1899-09-24

With yesterdays Y. NJ. c. A. games out
of the way, the local outdoor athletic sea-
son may be said to be closed. OF course
1here viii be plenty of football, but the
season for general athletics viii now give
way 10 the more limited one of indoor
sports. and basketball. bowling. and gym
nastics viii take up the time of those in
terested in the fostering OF pure amateur
sport
The District Basketball League last sea-
son contributed more than any other line
of sport to the enjoyment of the indoor
season. The teams were for the most part
well matched and the contests were at all
times interesting and exciting. It is hoped
20 again this season offer good entertain
ment TO the followers Of the game. and a
reorganization OF the league is next in or
der. To consider this matter 2 meeting Of
the representatives OF last years league
will be held on OF about October IL
The most important features to be con-
sidered are the membership of the league
and the place Of playing the games.
Last year the league was composed
OF eight teams and in order TO play
n complete series of games it was
necessary TO extend the season up TO May
] and play three games each week. The
season was too long and the number Of
games each week TOO many. This season
II is proposed to have a smaller league and
TO play only two games each week.
This time il is proposed to admit 10 mem
bershsp as far as possible only such teams
practice. II this is done only the following
teams viii be considered for membership:
Light Infantry. Carroll Institute. Y NJ c..
a. Co7coran Cadets. centrals, Mount Pleas
ant A. c.. and the National Guard, which
latter hopes to organize team. Out Of
these q good strong six-team league can
be organized.
Much OF the success of the past two
years must be attributed to the fact that
all league games were played in one cen
1ral hail-the Light Infantry Armory-ani
the evening fixed for the games always
found the big hall crowded. This season
il is not definitely known whether the Ar
mory can be secured for the whole league
season or not. The discussion of the two
important questions mentioned viii max
1he initial meeting an interesting one.
Another question which may be brought
up for consideration viii be that OF the
number OF players On each team. Hereto
fore seven men composed a team and this
number was considered necessary on ac-
count o. the size Of the playing fed. but
that number made good passing and sery-
ing OF the hall almost impossible and the
game was full OF mass plays. long drives.
zhe leagth Of the field, and lots of bruise 4
players The national rules call for five
men and all Y. u. G. A. teams elsewhere.
as well as the big college teams play that
number. and as a result the game Is ma ?
more scientific and consequently more in
teresting. To meet this new order OF
things the field could be made smaller.
To have or not have five men on a side
viii be the question 10 be considered. and
If this number is agreed upon local teams
viii be prepared at all times TO lreef
teams from out OF town and do away with
the necessity each time the occasion re-
quires 10 select from seven the required
number
The selection OF a stan OF officers will
also be a matter 10 be considered As
President S. Porter House and his staf
proved so satisfactory in every way las
season there is no reason TO expect that
the league. IL organized, will do otherwis,
than compliment these officials with re-
election.
But little has as yet been heard abou
the makeup OF the seasons teams, but al
the managers claim they VIII have pennan
winners.
u is pretty well understood that Adam
johnson. the popular president of the Dis
fFict Baseball League. viii be made man
ager Of the Eastern Athletic Club team /
AZ secures membership in the league
Billy Holmead, Of last seasons Noun
Pleasant Athletic Club team, and Burgess
and LOTUS formerly OF the Queers, ans
Atz. last year with the CAROLS. will prob
ably be members OF the Infantry team.
At the Infantry headquarters there Il
lively competition for the position OF man
eyer OF the team. The principal candi
dates are E- III. Neumeyer, jr., manager O