The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-12-17
VAN WORMER NOT OUT.
New York A. c. President withdraws ResiE
nation-Talk About CaDtalncy.


President John r. Van wormer Of the New
York A. G.. has withdrawn his resignation,
which was handed In some time ago. and he
will finish his term as chief officer. When
Mr.. Van Wormer presented his resignation
to the board OF governors about a month ago
his determination was that he was through
with the presidency Of the Winged Foot club.
and a majority Of the conservative element
and big hnanciers did not like the idea OF his
withdrawal. Neither did the board Of COVER
nors: consequently 6 delegation was APP
pointed 10 see Mr.. ian Wormer to try to
induce him to reconsider his resignation and
at least finish the term.
This delegation was composed OF j. T.
Mahoney, H.. X. s. Williams and ellison 8.
whitson, and that they were successful in
their mission Is borne out by the Developments.
Mr.. Van wormer's action and the knowledge
by the present nominating committed that he
will not bother himself officially with future
affairs of the club has created a difficult task
TO ind a worthy successor. OF course II Mr..
Van Wormer would again accept the presi-
dency IL is understood that the nominating
committee would be delighted to place his
name at the head OF the ticket for the eighth
term. Perhaps Mr.. Van Wormer may change
his mind. but it is unlikely. At any rate no
nominating committee in the history OF the
club has met 30 often without the ticket being
posted, and 1t looks now as II they would
take the full limit-Christpas Day-before
around he Clubhouse that Alfred Il, Curtis
will head the ticket ami George w. kuhlke
Another Stumbling block for the nominat-
| ing department is to al the Office OF captain,
Col. Charles n. Sheriff. intimated that he could
not accept the denomination. on account OF
the pressure OF business. A few months ago
Mr., Sheriff. became a benedict and the fact
OF his having the cares OF a household on his
shoulders and the increased activity In his
business makes 1t impossible Tor him 70 have
OF the club Mr.. Sheriff. holds the record, he
having served as captain ably and with dignity
for 1898. 1900, 1901, 1902. 1908. 1904, 1905 and
1909.
As a logical successor to Mr.. Sheriff. the
! nominating committee thought OF Hugh Fl.
Baxter. who had the Office for two terms
saw Mr.. Baxter several days ago and he stated
positively that he could not accept wing to
h hs n afsl 1ssT Not FOR Se Gst .ns Ee Ig es ssx j SsS. n sSd
captain Of the New York A. c. a man must
possess an extended knowledge Of athletics
names have SUGGESTED themselves to. the
nominating committee. They are such as
Robert c. Kammerer and Mortimer Bishop:
OF governors, and az their terms OF two years
In ONCE expire. at this coming election either
would be highly acceptable to all classes in
Tes iist for two Years ne more. but the services
Of either would be more valuable at the post
Edwin j. Keene. a member of the famous
Chippie crew, is well thought Of. and so Is
since 1853, and greatly Interested in rowing
and athletics. Not a few have mentioned
James Cremins, a prominent member Of the
crew which represented the club in 1883 and
1889. He resides at Pelham Manor and would
he knows rowing. along with track and field
sports.