The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02

other cities the pfeiaratio-4o are 4A-NNA4
further advanced than here. possibly be-
cause of the greater volume of detail to
be looked after they have to begin earlier.
What with bowling. basketball base
ball. and the diversified attractions Of the
gymnasium. the winter season will offer
much to entertain and amuse, as well as
10 bring beneficial results to those who
furnish the entertainment, whether it be
in the bitter strife or fierce competition
for team supremacy or the more difficult
but quiet gymnastic exhibition.
In making I'D teams for the local basket
ball league it should be seen to that the
players are all amateurs, those who play
for the love of the sport and not for any
portion of the gate receipts, as has been
strongly limited was the case in some in
stances last year
Teams and individual players should
know, and if they don't they ought to be
made to know, that receiving money for
playing makes a man professional, and
debars him and his eliminates from par
ticipating in other lines OF athletics with
strictly amateur teams.
Amateurs for Local Teams.
To ensure a strictly amateur standing
the league should firmly insist that only
teams having an organization back OF them
and having their own gymnasium. be al
lowed in the league, even if only three
teams compose the organization. 1t should
be seen to before the teams are admitted.
bearing whatever name they may that
their coming in has the official endorse
ment of the club whose name they bear.
This suggestion is thrown out because
it is understood that at least one team is
going to apply for membership under a
certain name, which will be composed Of
players who are going in with the avowed
purpose of dividing among themselves the
receipts Of the games which they are
Scheduled TO play.
one of the Oldest and best players is
quoted as saying openly that he would
play with the team which viii pay him
the money" He Will probably be one
Of the players OF the team which viii d.
vide gate receipts. This mans name should
be presented to the league and listed, SO
that he viii be prevented from playing
with any team whether it be shown thai
he plays as an amateur or not
Time for League Organization.
1t is about time for the league managers
and officials to get together and organize
for the season Organization should be
had about September 10 and the cham
pionship series should start not later than
October Is or 20. so as to get through the
schedule before the warm days Of the
spring Of 1901.
Several of last years managers have
been seen and all express the opinion that
the national rules calling for fiye-men
teams In Sfuu1 clprhes and linn
tied field should prevail and be given a
trial this year. It would certainly do
away with many of the isagreeable fea-
lures of last year, when rough playing and
smuggling seemed to be the rule rather than
the exception.
The writer Witnessed game last week
at one Of the seaside resorts between FIVE
men teams, and the style OF the play. the
open free passing, and entire absence OF
rough playing was a revelation. 1t was a
pleasure to witness such a game
ION account Of the complications brought
about by the mixture of local league and
a A L. rules last year it might be we'll
indeed. It would be for the best interests
OF the league-to drop the 4. 4. U. ingre-
dent and make our own rules Of dis
ciplfne, said one of last seasons officers.
We ought 10 make strict rules and en-
force them promptly" he continued. land
player vino does rowdy work in a game
or is otherwise guilty of breaking the
rules should be disciplined Immediately
after the game"
Must Seek New President.
The only organizations to be considered
in selecting teams for league membership
are: Eastern a. c.. Ligtt Infantry. Cor
coran Cadets, Y. NJ. c. A. Carroll Insti-
tute, Arlington wheelmen, CoacorGia Club.
and Friends School.
The next thing in order after calling a
preliminary meeting of the clubs. which
viii probably be done BY President House
and Captain Edwards next week. will be
the selection Of a hail in which to play
the games, for it is not among the certain
ties that the Infantry Armory will again
be placed at the disposal of the league.
II IS among the ceatainties that Mr. 6
Porter House, who for several years very
efficiently and satisfactorily offieiated as
President OF the local league, viii not
again, under any condition, accept re-
election II offered him. He says he has
had enough Of the honors and now desires
to be quiet observer on the side lines.
He is very naturally sore over the treat
ment he received at the hands Of some of
the players last season and he can hardly
be blamed for declining to be a target for
further similar treatment.
That the league was a financial success
under his management Is admitted by all
and to find as capable a leader will be
found difficult task.
Athletics Mt Y. Vi. c. 4.
The physical directors OF the Y. VI. C. A.
are in receipt OF letters from several out
of-town organizations requesting the priv
ilege OF making entry in the September %
games. While they have no: been invited
intended to make it entirely a local af-
fair. It is more than likely that they viii
be allowed to make entry.
Among the visitors viii be the team from
the Frostburg (Md.) Y. N. C. a. They are
new al athletics. and nothing is known OF
their ability, and their preliminary work
viii be watched with interest
The several local high schools are ex-
pected to enter their full field ana track
teams. and as their work OF last season is
well remembered, all hands viii have to do
their level best to beat them out
Gallaudet College has Z number OF clever
performers. and among them is Spriater
Long who gave Wefers such a close cali
IN the June games. The college Will also
be represented by a relay team, which is
known to ne very fast
speare, Meigs, SafIold and Ford are out
with a challenge to any other relay team
in tie association. and for that matter. in
this city. Thlse runners claim TO De fast
enough TO clip the wings Of all Corners"
It Is undoubtedly very fast team. and
their event will be one Of the features OF
the meet.
National Guard Athletics.
The-visitors to the National Guard Ath-
letic Associations gymnasium this fall will