New-York tribune., 1901-03-01
GOLF.
UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION HOLDS
ITS ANNUAL MEETING.
AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP CONTESTS SET
FOR THE SECOND WEEK IN sEPTEM-
BER AT ATLANTIC CITY

disposition to sink sectional preferences for the
sake of wider encouragement of the sport
all that saved the annual meeting of the United
States Golf Association at Delmoncos last evening
from resulting in serious split between the East
ern and Western clubs In appealing for a later
date than usual for the amateur championship con-
tests, in order that their players might have more
time for practice. the Western delegates seemed to
realize that their voting strength sufficient
to carry the day unless they relied the good
sportsmanshp of clubs in this region to help them
The question not decided without
spirited debate. but in the end the West Won It
decided to hold the championship contests the
second week in September. instead of the first week
in July. heretofore and Atlantic City the
course chosen.
The women's championship for the first
two weeks in October at Baltusrol, and the open
professional championship at a time to be de-
cdcd by the Executive Committee at the Myopia
Hunt Club. OF Hamilton. Mass.
In the absence of President W. 3. Thomas in
Europe the meeting was presided over by John
Reid, tr., the first vice-presdent. The election of
officers resulted follows: President. Robert II.
Robertson. of ST Andrews Golf Club, New-York;
first vice-prestent John Reid jr. same club: sec
ond vice-pr@sident Hobart C. Chatneld- TAYLOR
Robert B. Kerr The Golf Club h2keT ood III, n j.;
try Cnb saei EKeoGti24 eGn Committee James still
man. Newport Goif club; G, IL Windeier. The
In taking the chair Mr.. Robertson said:
have one qualification in which l take second
d gof and e the a haVe to give myself
TO the advancement of this great American sport
sion, with certain limitations What We want,
however' is quality. and not quantity, am IN in
see that into this game of golf there i5 not inject
into other sports The highest standard must
come from the Individual efforts of the members,
should tRat ne lines of amateur and profes;
neHHr converEe HonoTabIs as both liTes are
there Is nothing more hybrid than a professional
whether this association Of ours is not really club
of clubs For instance in clubs men who are not
desirable are not elected members
TO AVOID UNDESIRABLE CLUBS
Likewise believe that laws should be framed so
that the association shan not take in clubs which
are not desirable Clubs sprnging up all over
me me country country when have good @ houses ana M money
promoted to swing worthless real estate or to
you, gentlemen. TO consider this question. But let
o9 bnk that If # golf had ben ea R6own 9G at the
time Of the Apostle he would have written The
afraid OF innovations because they are Innovations
N0hnF can come to this c9untry , and stay here
ating the precedents the other side, believe
able father will cross the water and beat the old
hlial but It is certainly American.
The treasurer reported that the balance on hand
from the year 1899 $3.50 13 The total in
for 1890 was Sass S. This left available for
1900. the of sl1.sS6 o. The total disbursements
for 1900 Sol 81. leaving cash balance
December 81 1900. of $5.614 20
Then followed the real business Of the conven-
tion-the selection OF i date and place for the
:eur championship.
Mr.. Chattied-Taylor. OF the Onwentsia Golf Club.
Association. explained that there was a belt ex-
tending from Albany ives to ST: Louis. where the
before the latter part of May. Decoration Day, he
In order TO allow Western players enter in their
pest FORM ne urged .hat @ me aSsoclar @ m I Snou %
John Reid. of st. Andrews. voiced the opposition
in fhe second week in June In backing up his
at home and in their best form, while in the fall
6a1 1ae{ |5e Tbs Sae he sad Would be te
the college boys, and would insure perfect links
Rf sRinnecosek HS Golf club added that in na
tona The F Tst m shoGd
that as the West had never supplied any great
ther favor W But as the Contest was national one
Mr., Parrish believed that the West should have
ship be held the second week n n. SSpten16eF tf and
of Ardsley. The motion was carried by a strong
majority.
THE QUESTION OF LINKS.
The question of links was then considered At At
dates. Milton {. Work presented the claims of
Nassaa Country Club Mr. MGTdock said that if
his course were chosen President w. H. Baldwin.
ised TO put on special express trains be-
tween New York and the grounds. as well as
special service to Garden City. where ample hotel
accommodations would he available Jasper Lynch
moved that the meeting select the Atlantic city
links. On rollcal the vote went in Atlantic Cftys
favor by % II. Mr.. Parrish then raised the
point that as some clubs represented by
only one delegate the should not stand n
less the delegate present could say that he
red the voting proxy Of the absent delegate. The
roll then recalled and the vote stood 20 10 70
in of Atlantic City. On motion of Mr.. Muir
dock this made unanimous. The voting dele
gates present wele:
Ardsey-A Dc Witt Cochrane and F L. Eidrfdee
Brookline Country-G. II. Windeler.
RaitusroI@John Du Fair and w Fellowes Morgan
Garden City-Judge Horace Russell W. p. Ward
Knollwood-A. p Kelley and Stewart Wing.
Ilakewood-Jasper Lynch and Frederick Potts
Morris County-IA Thebaud and Charles Scribner
Nassau-Harvey Murdock and Fl. W Maxwell tr
St. Ardrews-Ahert MSSIaye and Park Bell
SShinnecock Hiss l. Parrish r. RobeI son
Philadelphia Cricket-S. Y. Heebner
Tuxedo-Bruce Price.
Chicago-IIugo Johnston.
G. Fuller and H. C. Chatfeld-Taylor
Chevy Chase-Hugo Johnston and F. D Horstmann.
baltimore Country-Hugo Johnston.
Mr Kerr announced that at a special meeting
of the Executive Committee held in the early
Rye and the Glen View Golf Club OF Chicago had
been elected to associate mem bersnip.
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OFFICERS.
The directors of the Legal Aid Society organized
yesterday afternoon by re-electing Arthur Won
Rriesen president Robert Behr treasurer and w. NJ
Taussig secretary. Mr.. Behr reported that Alex
ander Becker had given the society a contribution
of $500 from his brother, Louis Becker. who year
ago made contribution OF goo
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