The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-12-19

That the strictest Interpretation OF
the rule governing amateur athletics
has not been adhered to among the
men engaged in sports in general IS
only too true. But the fact that large
number Of men, backed by the differ
ent educational institutions Of Utah
as we'll as other organizations which
desired to be clean and live up to the
amateur rule formed an association to
foster athletics in its various branches
a couple of years ago, would snow 70
anyone the desire, to say the least, to
play the game fair.
However, viewing the situation from
ali of its standpOints, We as amateur
athletes, are in disfavOr with the parent
body that controls amateurs in an
athletic way oil over this country.
For this reason there ought 20 be
some method advanced whereby we may
get together those interested IN sport
for sports sake, and awaken anew
the interest of old, become attached to
the controlling body and begin again
the difficult task of setting mark for
& real amateur standing.
1t is only too true that many ViO-
latOrs of the amateur rule did so un-
Willingly, and are ready TO sign the
pledge to do so no more. with tEat
sort of spirit manifested by all, a sat
isfactOry evidence Of good faith, almost
any athletic body ought to allow those
most interested to have the privilege
of trial at any rate. And who is
the most interested, we would like to
know, if it be not the athletes OF
Utah?
Did Not Rally.
1t was thought that such an organi-
cation formed as above mentioned
would be just the right thing. lit
started Ill right and held one athletic
meet that from some viewpoints was
OF great credit to all who participated
either as athletes or spectators. But
many suffered keen disappointment be-
cause every one did not rally to the
cause and do the things that were
necessary for complete success.
Those things are now bygOnes, and
the fact still sIareS us In the face that .
Utah needs an athletic association based /
on the amateur rule as a foundation, l
ana needs it badly. This state has
too many promising young men within (
her borders who are capable OF show /
ing the world WhaLthey can and viii |
do to forward the true athletic spirit I
among its adherents, to be kept out |
Of association with other athletic or
CARNATIONS on account Of mere techni-
What then is the solution of this
problem. and how may the best ath- /
letic element of this state unite to bet /
ter its condition from the athletic /
standpoint?
Get Together.
In no other way than to call a meet j
ing of all the different athletic bodies I
of the state and form an association I
absolutely in accord with the govern /
ing body in every particular. The or /
ganIZaIOn formed here must give a /
guarantee to the parent association of /
good faith of each one signing the /
amateur definition, and thereby prom /
1slng TO become member in the strict /
est sensa of the word, of a purely anna /
tegr asAOcia ton. I'm this manner may /
all those whose standing now might /
be mooted point be accorded admis- /
sion during good behavior and adher- /
ence to all prescribed rules.
Invitations will be sent to all mana !
gers and coaches anywhere in the /
state to participate in a joint meeting I
for the furtherauce of the above plans, /
at an early date. It is earnestly de- I
sired that the above suggestions be /
seriously considered with the view Of 4
starting an organization for the proper /
registration and control of all con- /
cerned. With this end in view the 4
writer solicits the cooperation Of all /
athletes,