Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-28

come to men who are in no condition to
play; that often a player who is exhausted
from long run Will be thrown and in
Jured. whereas II he was properly trained
he would not become exhausted and would
not be so liable to injury. The training
table may possibly be regarded as one Of
the professional features Of the game, still
II hurts no man to go through a course Of
thorough training and the effects will often
stick to him through the course Of his
natural life. The rule that a man be al
lowed to play but three years in the aggre-
gate in any intercolle gate sport is all
right natural course in a university
IS four years and with one year cut out
by the freshman rule but three years are
naturally left
The rule that no team consisting in whole
or in part Of college students shall play
with high schools. academies OF indie
pendent professional schools is wrong in
part What harm can there be in the
University Of Nebraska playing with some
OF the other state institutions early in the
season? 1t is all right to bar the pro-
fessional schools, for they have no such
ties as a university. but what harm could
come from the Corn Huskers playing a
practice game with Bellevue? The rule
that freshmen teams and second elevens
shall not play outside Of their own insti-
tutions is also wrong The scheme which
could be devised TO give more players
chance to play would be the better for the
game, and If some scheme could be de-
Nlsed 50 that the first team was not the
whole thing, but that there was interest
in the class teams and games could be
scheduled for these teams to play enough
outside games to give the boys enough
announcement to try for the teams, it
would be an inducement TO get many more
to partake in the exercise.
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Pending the action Of the rules committee
according to the ruling of the Big Nine
which met in New York yesterday the ath-
letic authorities at the University Of Ne
braska are all up in the air. The managers
are unable to go on with the schedule
until some final action is taken and they
know whether they can play ten games or
five, and there is no use hustling for a foot
bah coach If they will not be allowed 10 use
one in the fall. Meanwhile the undergrad
yates can simply sit around in their rooms
and fan over the situation. coach will
al least have TO be secured who is able TO
| teach in some other branch Of work, and
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athletic associations win have nothing to
do with the selection Of the coach anyway,
The coach must be selected by the faculty.
There is a sentiment at Lincoln in favor
OF the Cornhuskers cutting loose from the
Big Nine and scheduling games indepen-
IDENTIFY. but there is always that radical ele-
ment in every school which wishes 10 do
something sensational
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Basket ball in Omaha does not attract the
attention il deserves, although more at
tention is being paid than in any former
year. The league is well under way and
no team in the race can be said TO have
runaway. The Omaha High school basket
ball team is arranging outside games and
has already been TO Wahoo and a game was
played with wahoo here in return. The
dividing up Of the strong Young Mems
Christian association team amongst the sew
eral other teams has done considerable TO
even up the teams OF the league and TO give
several teams a star player. There is this
advantage that basket ball has over all
other indoor games, that 1t does not re-
quire much floor space. 1t can be played in
any hall Of even medium size. II the in
reference feature is left out girls can play
the game with good results and without
much fear Of injury. When boys play. OF
course, the interference, when clever and
| fast, adds much TO the attractiveness of
the game as a spectacle Speed and ability
to keep his feet are prime requisites for
a good basket ball player. He must also
think quickly and be possessed Of a good
pair OF lungs and a sound heart Awkward
ness and quick temper are drawbacks, be-
cause a player so handicapped is not capa-
BILE Of taking advantage Of all the posi-
bilties Of the game. Awkwardness will
lose him many chances and loss Of temper
make IL impossible for him 10 anticipate the
plays on the floor. The forwards and the
centers are the most conspicuous players
| from the nature Of the game; the backs.
or guards, have little or no chance for fancy
I work. nor do they get 10 the scoring bas-
kets. good guard saves many a point for
his team. and these mean victory in a great
many instances. The scoring responsibility
rests mainly on the forwards. who must
/ be swift. not only on their feet, but with
their heads. Practice alone, Of course can
perfect their team play. They need 10 be
ambidextrous for very best results, as the
man able 10 catch and throw with either
hand has a distinct advantage over one who
cannot do this. Physical condition means
much 20 the forwards, who often come in
for hard knocks and chances to fly OF the
handle" which is nearly always fatal TO
good play. A center who Is tall and springy
/ is the ideal man for that position. in the
judgment OF experts. At the jump OF such
a player can often get the start of his op-
ponent; but in addition he can give ma
teriAl aid 10 the forwards in passing the
ball. On rare occasions a clever center
can make good when he gets chance 10
1 try for the basket.
The bowling race between the leading
teams sdn continues full Of interest with
but two teams bringing up the rear. There
, is some gossip going around about re-
organization Of the Black Kat team which
is bringing up the rear. Disoord reigns
. because Of the poor showing and new blood
+ Will probably De infused with Anderson as
captain Two alleys al the association
rooms will be done away with TO make
room for i've billiard tables which are be-
I ing installed, Manager MARBLE figures that
! be can take care Of the business with four
alleys and that many members win enjoy
a game Of billiards after bowling. Billiards
is more OF a summer game than bowling.
and IL is thought that these tables will be
appreciated by the association members in
, the hot old summer time.