The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-08

the action referred back to the board
of control. If a two-thirds vote Is OBJ
tanned in favor of tho resolutions they
will become conference rules.
Nebraska Turned Down.
The application Of Nebraska was
discussed n the unanimous opinion
of the committee was that it is mex
pedient at this time to enlarge the
conference, which Is back to it's logi-
cal size. If more institutions were adj
mitted there would be no stopping
point and it is believed the organiza-
ton is more effective and has more
unity Of force with the present num-
Der. The applications Of Notre Dame
and Marquette were received and
treated in she same manner as that Of
Nebraska.
Another important resolution, which
was read and referred to the boards
of control at the different institutions,
was in regard to a student taking part
in more than one branch Of athletic
endeavor. Following is the resolu-
ton:
"That in one college year no stud
ent shall be permitted to engage in
intercollegiate contests in more than
one Of the following sports: football,
baseball, basketball, track, and swim
ming. That this rule be put into eff
feet in September, 1885,"
The reason for this resolution was
that some students devote so much
time to athletics that they are unable
to keep UP to or above the required
standard in their college work.
The plan Of substituting the rules
and regulations drawn by the senate
of the University of Illinois to take
the place of the conference rules was
rejected. n principal regulations Of
the Illinois athletic body were to pro-
vide for h appointment Of a central
board to pass upon the eligibility Of
conference athletes and to permit ath-
ietes to play summer baseball for
money.
The committee rejected the plan of
the basketball coaches and managers
to play post-season intersectionai
contests. 1t was asserted that such
games were against the established
policy OF the conference. In order to
Doom excursions, 1t was voted to ex-
tend the 50-cent admission rate to
visiting college students. The advisa-
bility of carrying bands and freshmen
teams on trips was left to the decision
Of the athletic authorities Of the diff
ferent institutions.
The outdoor conference track and
field meet was awarded to Chicago
and will be held on Stage field on
June 6. The committee ratified the
action taken by the athletic directors
and managers of the athletic teams at
the meeting held a week ago, when it
was decided to hold the conference in
door swimming championships at
Patten gymnasium on March 20. The
indoor conference meet will be held at
the ! place on March 81. The con-
ference tennis championship was
awarded to Wisconsin and will be
held on the last Thursday. Friday and
Saturday in May.
Professors Pyre. French and Moran
were appointed a committee of three
to investigate and report to the con
ference upon funds used for athletic
purposes not under the control of the
athletic authorities. COMMITTEES
composed of Professors Smith, Good
enough and Small was appointed to
investigate the mo that some OF
the teams have started football prac-
5tfce before Sept. 90. Another commits
tee composed OF Professors Good
enough, Wilson and Smith was D
pointed to consult the athletic manag-t