The San Francisco call., 1905-06-20
ATHLETES DINE
THEIR LEADER
President Maccabe Is For
mally Entertained by
the Pacific Association
OPPOSES FIGHT CLUBS
Seeks the Establishment
of Outdoor Gymnasiums
for the Poor Children

Joseph B. Maccabe of Boston. president
of the Amateur Athletic Union. whom
William Greer Harrison characterizes as
the greatest little man who has been
here since Roosevelt" was the guest Of
honor last night of the Pacific Athletic
Association.
About the banquet board were the men
who stand for all that is clean and hon
est in the sports of the field and the
cinder path on this coast Mr. Maccabe,
who is both manly and apprOachable, kas
made a marked impression upon all who
have been brought in contact with him
during his stay here.
President t. /. Fitzpatrick OF the Pa
cffic Association welcomed the guest OF
the evening. He thanked the directors
Of the Olympic Club for the cOurtesies
they have shown the visitor and then in
troduced William Greer Harrison as tho
POSTMASTER. Mr.. Harrison said he es-
teemed 1t an honor to be present and
said it was an occasion to be dignified
He spoke of Mr. Maccabe as typical of
the association he represents-whole-
souled, honorable and the right man for
the place. A man with head and heart
ir the work.
Mr.. Maccabe said the Amateur Athletic
Union is founded on sympathy to foster
the best in sport. not the spirit OF win
ming at any cost. Prizes are not to be
won by reprehensible means. but honestly
and bravely.
He spoke of the necessity OF indoor and
outdoor gymnasiums available for the
children in the heart OF the city and said
he had the assurances of the Olympic
Club directors that they would lend their
best efforts to secure these desirable adj
ditions to the public Fairgrounds. He
said they tended toward a better life and
a truer humanity.
He paid pretty tribute to the Olympic
Club. which has made him an honorary
member.
He urged on the association officials
bringing the yachtsmen, golfers, poloists,
lacrosse players. turner's and other or
ganizations into their fold. He praised
the gymnasium of the Young Mems
Hebrew Association, saying it Is one or
the best he ever visited
He went on record strongly as being
opposed to the fighting clubs. He said
there is a big difference between fighting
and boxing. He understood there were
so-called clubs here manipulated by one
or two men who received the proceeds or
the exhibitions. These, he said. were not
clubs under the athletic union rules. He
frowned upon the recent Interpretation
of the rules which allowed the fighters
training expenses. He said no such au-
tkority is delegated and If he Is called
upon to rule in the matter he will decide
against it.
He urged rnaJ boys De kept OUT III 1uo
open air. that they indulge In any
heaIthful sport, and that the Pa
cific Association be especially represented
at each annual meeting and said he
would like to see Mr.. Harrison president
of the national body. He said he had
been royalty entertained here and will
leave tonight with sincere regret
Among the other speakers were Herbert
Hauser, z. J. Lynch, ID. ID. Oliphaut.
Colonel George c. Edwards r. X.
rHommedieu, J. ]. Gleason and Al
Skaife. Those present were:
Jossnh p Maccabe William Greer Harri-
SON T. L. Fitzpatrick. Herbert Hauser, George
lanes John A. Hammersmith, H. " Ramss
DELL j. j. Gleason. Max ROsenfeld, j. Downey
Harvey William Mead, Jack VOTERS. Al
Skaife r. x. Ryan Jr., E j. Lynch John
D. Griffin, j. H. Robertson, A P. Rothkopf.
Colonel George C. Edwards. D. D. Oliphant.
r. r. PHommedieu. Waldemar Young and
r. A. Smyth.