New-York tribune., 1908-04-06

ready and anxious for the fight to begin which
may land the American League championship
in this city for the first time. Both teams have
been strengthened over winter-at least, so 1t
looks paper-and with fair amount of the
luck of the game 1t is not expecting too much
for both to be fghting in the van from the
start The Superbas made bad beginning last
year and fell so far behind that it was hope
less stern chase all the way. Better things are
promised this season, and the fans in Brooklyn
are counting on a first division team. at least.
and with good reason.
Princeton men are taking broad and sane
view on the question of restricting intercoilegi-
ate athletics. a question which has become an
issue between the faculties and undergraduates
of various colleges and universities in the East.
following the so-called reform in the West In
a recent editorial THE Daily Princetonian'
makes strong point against cutting down the
schedules too much by saying: THAT ii is the
number of contests which is at fault we do not
believe. but rather the too great Importance
given to them. Decreasing the number would
only increase the evil. for with fewer contests to
be played each one would assume even
greater Importance than at present. Further,
we believe with Yale that intercollegiate con-
tests. such, have very decided broadening
influence upon the undergraduate body as
whole, for they enable the members Of different
institutions mngle together. to lose their mar
row and prejudiced ideas, due most often 10
ignorance. and to take a larger view of life than
they did before. We are only too prone to con-
slider our college the only college and way of
living that of the whole world. BY taking the
opportunities offered by the intercollegiate con-
tests therefore. TO meet the men of different uni
versities and 10 learn their point of view real
part of the education men are seeking may be
acquired" The you can't play in my yard
policy for whatever reason has a narrowing in
fiuence College faculties have a big stick now
in scholarship requirements which should be eff
fective enough without whiting out new one.
Reform in basketball could not come. to all ap-
pearances. without disrupting the intercollegiate
league. This seems pity. but better that than
another reason like the last. The withdrawal Of
Yale and Princeton, following the action
by Harvard a year ago left alternative, and
for the next two or three years the champion
ship may be claimed by two or three teams, as
is so often the case in baseball and football.
The intercollegiate Basketball League
ganized in 1901 with five MEMBERSHIPS Har-
ward. Princeton, Cornell and Columbia. Yale
won the title in 1901 1902 and 1905. Pennsyl-
vana joined the league in 1903. Columbia won
in 1903 and 1904, and Pennsylvania in 1905 and
last season.
The international automobile race for the
Vanderbilt cup seems reasonably sure this year.
Rules for the contest were announced last week.
when the weight limit was increased so as TO in
clude all cars likely be built either here or
abroad. The Long Island Motor Parkway the
dream Of those who have the speed mania, may
not be ready in time, but following the success
and good management of the road races at
Savannah and the desire of Connecticut motor
lists TO get the race, place will not be lacking
when the time comes to make a decision. The
contest for the Brarciff trophy on April ~ will
lend stimulus 70 road racing. and, with twenty
cars entered stirring struggle be looked
for. The automobile carnival this week prom
ises to eclipse anything of its kind ever at
tempted. The man with will be the envy
Of his less fortunate brother
Frank Gotch earned a name for himself on
Friday. He more than held his own with George
Hackenschmidt. and a decision Of the referee
won the worlds wrestling championship. The
Russian Lion" was good loser, and gave full
credit to his rival. Another match would fill
Madison Square Garden to the roof. but Hack"
says he has had enough for the present.
The Yale baseball team did not make a favor
able impression against Fordham on Saturday
Princeton got taste Of defeat also and with
the great Heynger in the box Cornell is hav-
ing a stormy time in the South, and Brown be-
gan poorly. Altogether the big teams are max
ing a bad start. Lack of condition tells the
story perhaDs HEppupr