The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-20
A Reader-see answer to T. A. G.
lMoNG SCHooLBOY ATHLETES.
The Lads Are Much Interested in the Pro.
posed New League.

The Lads Are Much Interested in the Proc
posed New League.
Schoolboys Interested in athletics found
plenty OF food for discussion during the past
week in the announcement printed In THE
SUN on Tuesday that the formation OF an Inter-
City Interschoastic Athletic Association was
being contemplated. That such n move was
under advisement came as a complete surprise
to the majority OF those interested in scholastic
athletics. although to those on the inside the
matter had been thoroughly considered for
some time,
Ever since the demise af the National Inter
scholastic Athletic Association those who have
taken interest in tho development of school,
|. boy athletics have been at work contrlv-
ing to devise some kind OF an organi-
cation that would take the place
OF the old association. Some believe that II the
N l. A. A. was reorganized to exclude the far
western schools. 1t would be success. Very
few. however. agreed with this view. 1t seemed
that what the majority favored was an asso-
citation that would only include the schools in
this vicinity. 1t was finally decided that when
tho new league became a certainty. which it
practically is now. IL would take in the schools
embodied in the New York and Long Island
InterscholastIc Athletic Associations. the
schools OF Jersey City and those situated along
the Hudson River. There was some talk OF
having the schools OF Philadelphia enter the
new league but this was not taken seriously.
The idea OF the new league has been thor
oughly discussed since the announcement In
THE Sun. and everywhere were pointed out
the advantages that would accrue to the school
boys from the now league 1t has been thorn
in the side OF the local school boys to have the
National Inter Association instead OF
handling the principal meet OF the year, turn
1t over to any athletic club willing to conduct It,
The boys have always desired to have the
charge OF the principal meet OF the year entire
~ In their own hands. but lack OF funds and
poor management have prevented them from
accomplishing this purpose. The new league.
however. lie expected to be powerful enough to
take care OF its own affairs.
The students OF tho public schools are glad
because they will have an organization In a
short time September 10 has been set as the
date for the meeting. and at present there APP
pears to be no obstacle to prevent an orRani-
Zatlon.
Most OF tho private schools will open their
doors for the fall term on or about Septem Der
IL. Many OF the youngsters have already TO
turned to town. The boys are discussing the
proposed inter-city football game between
Boston's best local eleven and tho champion
team OF this city. The first meeting OF the New
York Inter Scholastic Athletic Association Will
prooaply Ne helu uuIihB the iottet Part Vi sep
TENDER. At the meeting the new officers for
the ensuing year will be elected.
The athletic association OF De LaSalle Instl-
tute will meet next week for tho purpose OF
electing officers and making arrangements for
the coming fall season.
One OF the sports that will mostly be in
duged In will he handball There will be two
tournaments for juniors and seniors. and to
tho winners a handsome trophy will be pre-
sented. Athletic contests will be held once
a week so as to get the material In good condi-
ton for indoor games. There will be q hockey
team as usual
Owing TO the restriction placed on foot ball
by the hsadmaster Of Columbia Institute It 10
not likely that Ia first team will be organized
this fall. However, Q second team will DO