The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-10-27
TO BE VOTED IN
WITHOUT OPPOSITION
President Of New York A. c.
VIII BE Rechosen in Quiet
Club Election.
STAR FINN MAY QUIT IRISH

Paul Pilgrims resignation as captain
OF the New York Athletic Club has set
the members talking OF the next election
n little earlier than usual and although
the ballots will not he cast for n couple
OF months It already IS well assured that
contrary 90 last year when n bitter fight
was waEod. there will be little or no
opposition.
The situation is the more remarkable
because of the fact that even after the
members had fought out their battle at
the polls a year ago there was dlsaffcc-
ton In tho board of governors which
was apparent in division Of opinion over
the appointment of the different COM
mlttces.
Now a careful canvas OF the leaders
OF the factions of year ago has resulted
in the general expression OF confidence
in the administration OF President Will
lam IL. Page and the hope that he will
accept tho leadership for another year.
Those in close touch with the workings
OF the board OF governors express them
selves a. more than satisfied with the
progress made by the Winged Foot organ
iZatiou Everything promised by the
hoard has been carried out. many im-
prnVcmonts have been made and the MEM
bors OF the board now are working in har-
mouy for the good OF the club.
one of tho most satisfactory features
IS tho success that has attended the cam
paign for increasing the membership
which was instituted by Mr.. Page with
/ doubts In some quarters as to whether
II would he successful. The result OF
reduction Of tho initiation fee, a tenn
porary move, is that the club now is
% tn Of oh IN
membership of 5,14O. The influx of new
members means increased revenue IN both
the city and country clubhouses, and
more general activity IN all branches OF
tho organization.
With oy rything running along
smoothly there Is 10 thought OF looking
further than the incumbent for the prcsi-
deucy and the chances are that the nomi-
mating committee 10 name the next ticket
Will be elected with little or no opposi-
tiou. The sentiment of the members
! talked Is on the subject IL that the af-
fairs OF the club could not be in better
shape. The only question ~ as 20 whether
or not NJ. Page vii, accept another term
as president. Those who have the wei
fare Of the club AT heart hav" been as
surod already that il he consents to run
again there will be no opposition ticket
aud they hope that under those circum-
stances he Wi! continue In Office for an
other year.
The most difficult problem 10 solve Is
the selection Of a captain in place of Paul
Pilgrim. II IL hard to get man for
that position who * capable and Will give
up the time necessary for the proper
fulflment Of the duties. \ number of
men who have been prominent in sports
have been talked over, but many have de-
clnod 20 be considered on account OF the
/ arduuus work involved In all probability
| a man acquainted with the rowing sit
uaton viii Ice sought. ;he loss OF
/ Gianu.ui as coach VIII be felt In this
/ department The athletic end ~ the club
/ is considered safe AS long rs Matt Halpin
continues as chairman OF the athletic
committee,
There appears to be break IN tho har-
? mouiOus relations between Finland and
( Ireland rs represented by the Finnish
Z runners now IN this country and the Irish
American Athletic club White Kyroren
was expected 20 Join tho Irish but NJ
the last mom.nt cast his lot with the
Nilrosc \. A. To ada 20 this there was
talk among tho athletes yesterday that
Iannes kulehmlineu, the star of all dis
lance runners, might desert the orglnizl-
4 ton. fkolahmaincu has been unable to
get position since his return from Fin
land and is said to have made up his
mind to 60 West unless he lands a job
soon.
Sixteen men have sent IN their entries
for the sev n mile walking championship
next Saturday, which is the largest entry
since the event was replaced on tho A,
\. L. championship programme in 1912
Twelve OF the best distance runners I'm the
East will face the starter in the ten mile
Iun. Haunes knlchnaiuen will mako his
first appearance since his return from
/ Finland IN this event, ana will meet
! Wule Kyroneu. who has been making
I such rapid strides since he finished In
| third place in this race last year Other
| entries ar" Nick Gianakopulos ana
Victor Noterctsas, Greelos.
In the Court OF Common Council OF
Hartford "A resolution has been passed
providing for an athletic field and n quar-
ter mile cinder track 20 be known az tho
| Hartford Public Schools Athl nc League
FNeld 10 be used for all public school ath-
letic activities In Hartford and act as a
playground for children.
juniors WIN Princeton Meet