New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-08
TIGERS NOT TO FOLLOW.
Princeton athletic authorities Will
Hold to Rules Strictly.

Princeton. n. J.. Feb. I (speciaD.-The recent &C
ton OF the authorities at Brown University In rul
ing that a student having played summer ball shall
rot be disqualified to represent the university there
by has caused considerable comment IN athletic
circles here, though the majority OF those from
whom an Interview sought expressed them
selves unwilling to criticse sister institution.
no matter what her action might be in such mat
ter Brown University alone is concerned and as
to whether IL is n wise or unwise policy does
not directly concern Princeton. Dean Fine, former
chairman of the athletic committee. ana for long
time Princeton's representative at the intercol
legate conferences on athletics said that his per-
sonal friendship with several of the members OF
the board of directors at Brown preclUded any
criticism by him. for the matter OF courtesy. II for
no other reason. Judging. however. from the rec
ord OF the dean as former member OF tho faculty
athletic committee. there is reason to doubt
that he would strongly oppose such a radical de-
parture in Princeton. Last spring the request OF
several OF the Princeton nine to be allowed play
hotel and other summer resort teams was re-
fused the ground that. while they we're to re-
ceive TO money for their playing. they would in a
sense be advertising agencies by such playing. and
that IL would be against the spirit. II not against
the letter. Of the eligibility rules.
Professor w. B. Scott. chairman OF the athletic
advisory committee since the retirement OF Pro-
fessor Fine such. his election 10 be dean OF
the university. said that. in view OF his meagre
Information the subject OF Browns action. ne
would be loath to make any criticism. but that If
the report were true. they had made vital mis-
take.
Another member OF the faculty, high up in aca-
Gcu!c circles here, VINO asked that his name be not
used in print CrlticiSaug the acton OF a uniVeT-
s.ty with which ne had no connection but only
pleasant relations. and especially IN regard TO a
matter which In way could anect the inte-es 5
OF Princeton. said that he believed " to be policy
detrimental 10 the real interests OF the university
founded professionalism. and the complete subyeT-
sion OF clean aTuateurlsm among the colleges. Not
that IL Is In any way wrong 10 receive compenSa-
ton for such playing said he, especially In cases
rhars mar rlDeEa n
pecuniary demands OF a college course But he
continued. such policy would be sure 20 under
athetics TO the great detriment OF an concerned
The sentiment OF the undergraduates here and the
athletes themselves IS that the present strict rules
of eligibility for Princeton must be maintained re-
tain Stevens OF the baseball team and ex-Captain
Dewitt OF the football team. when seen I'm their
at liberty Co they pleased in the management
~ their own athletics, but were decidedly Of the
opinion that Princeton was not likely to follow in
the footsteps OF the New EnSlanders. princeton
tales the lead Of the colleges in the matter Of
strictly amateur athletics" said Stevens. and the
Intention is to maintain them In their present rigid
toms nine Of last year having played ball during
the summer months but showed that the teams on
which they played were purely amateur. and that
the men had received no remuneration for their
work. Second Baseman Wells. the Engiewood
team. being an example -
The action OF the faculty last fall In deharring
I}oss'' McCIave from the football team is an Illus
tration OF the way in which such affairs have been
conducted In the past. and an niustrauou too. OF
r-bat NAV be expected in the future. The action
Of the faculty was based on the fact that McClave
bad nIaved three innings OF baseball game with
Rutgers College In his freshman year, and had
thus represented the university Tor -FOUR years
team unless he has played with them for the cham
pionship.