The San Francisco call., 1909-02-07

was decided
that the schools could play whichever
they desired. or both if a school so
wanted. 1 think that this is the proper
stand for the league to take. While
i much prefer the American game,
taken from a spectators view I never
Such players as ollie Snedigar, the ex
California star, and John .. Miller, the
present Stanford player, who have
piayed both games. tell me that as
players they prefer to play Rugby.
Now surely there must be something
IN this, for both are star players al
either style of game. Jimmy flanagan
viii talk and argue with you for hours
on the virtues of Rugby as cOmpaa 81
10 intercollegiate he has coached
at both-while Billy Reid can see only
one game and that intercollegiate; SO
there you are.
Oakland and Fremont high schools.
neither Of which had much OF an eleven
last season, have announced themselves
game, and probably most of the other
schools with the exception of those
from the Santa Clara valley, viii do
likewise.
The playing OF the Australian Rugby
team VIII no doubt be closely followed
by both high school and college men.
and IL is possible that the exhibitions
may cause enthusiasts one way or an
other 10 change their ideas as to which
style OF game they. prefer.
The sport Of basket ball is one that
can easily be turned into a rongh
game if poor officials are allowed to
control the games This is a matter
that the oricials of the Academic
league should take up at once, as
rumors are constantly being heard as
10 the dirty" playing of such and such
g team or such and such a player.
have only seen a few preliminary
games this year. and in these the play
ing was ali right, but in tournament
such as for the championship. BOYS are
apt to be carried away in the excite
ment OF the game, and ii is certainly
the most strenuous indoor game now
being played II an official Is lax in
watching the players there is great
chance OF players committing uncalled
Tor fouls. A good team makes few
louis, and II Is the same with the in
diviousl player.
The coming championship tournament
OF the Pacific athletic association. which
VIII begin one week from tomorrow at
the Auditorium rink. promises to
eclipse anything of its kind ever held
on TINS coast; IN fact. It viii be one
or the largest tournaments ever held
IN the United States, for there will be
IN the neighborhood Of IS teams COM
ing from every section of the state
The classification of the teams accord
ing 10 weight is the best plan that
could be adopted. otherwise the smaller
teams would not have a lookin- Until
the meet is well under way II will be
c4AAIoN lAlpDcSlDAE PICK out the WIN
ner in any one class.
In the unlimited class the Stockton
Young Mems Christian association has
q fast. husky five that has been play
should certainly make a hot fight for
nrst honors, though at times they are
inclined TO play a pretty rough game
both california, last years champions,
ana Stanford should also have good
teams. while the local Y. NJ c. A can
also be inquired In on the finals. with
Watsouville. W Los Angeles and Olympics.
Among some OF the other crack teams
entered are LivermOre, Columbia Park
Pioneers, Ponies, Century, Reliance and
some of the best of the high school
citation and the Siaplamat Indians have
good teams that are sure to be in the
running
The prizes that the association have
secured are very pretty cups and are
now on exhibition at Spaldings.
The spring meet of the Academic
league will not take place until May S.
The league committee was trifie slow
In trying TO secure the California Gin
der track and Manager Merritt had his
was case Of taking whatever the
league could get. This is the first time
has been held so late in the season. but
II is probably just as well, for the men
will all be in shape for the Stanford
1nterScholastic. which Will be held on
May 1. and all they need to do will be
10 lay of and take things easy for
week The rainy weather has pre-
vented early track work, so the ath-
letes are satisfied with the date set.
The fact that the league may send
the winners Of it's meet to compete at
the Alaska Yukon exposition is al
ready creating much excitement among
the boys. and l do not see any reason
why IL should not be done.
March II has been set as the date of
the semiannual swimming tournament
of the Academic league and Chairman
Charles Mel is hard at work booming it
along The success of the meet last
fan viii do much toward helping the
coming affair and, with the exception
of Tom Laine. the same teams will
probably compete. with Oakland's team
strengthened by Kitto.
The monthly meeting OF the board of
managers of the Pacific athletic asso-
citation viii be held next Wednesday
evening at the Bismarck AS there is
a lot Of important business to be trans
acted a full attendance is expected
President PeixOtto has been down to
Los Angeles and viii bring reports
from that section of the state