New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-11

by time allowed for goal throwing,
rather than by stopping for fouls, as
in other rules.
! Ksthetic Side Considered.
Miss Baer points out, in speaking OF
her game, that in college games the
hygienic and educational phases have
often been aimed at, but the aesthetic
side has been almost entirely neglected.
and this side, too, is achieved b. New
comb.
The elastic requirements for play
ing the game of Newcomb make an
appeal for the reason that the rope
which divides the fields may De
stretched on field or gymnasium upon
regular Newcomb posts, thrown over
the limbs Of trees when posts are not
available or fastened across college
hall. when an indoor game IS to Dc
played by few players. The heid
may be large or small, and the players
few or many. These advantages have
caught the fancy OF all ages Of young
women in all parts Of the country INTO
which Newcomb has been introduced
Equipment Simple.
The equipment is very simple; u
calls for a clear ground space ABOUT
the size Of a tennis court and prefer
ably level, with sufficient smoothness
70 make running comfortable, since
the ball does not touch the ground dur
ing the play. A clothesline stretched
across the court has been made TO 40
duty for the Newcomb rope and oas-
ket ball for for the regular Newcomo
ball. which is not unlike basket ball.
In a large court twenty on each side
may play. There is great economic
value in one court and one ball for for
ty players. Then, too, the rules ana
idea OF the game are readily grasped
and at once hold the interest or play
ers, while obviating the necessity OLE
trained teacher Of games TO start 1t.
A combination of strength and skill
is required to play the game IN us
perfection, but all stages of It's de-
velopment are interesting and full OF
life and exercise. 1t is highly or
ganized team game and carries with
il all of the character building lessons
that such games imply. Every one
of twenty players stands in her al
lotted space whenever the opponents
have the ball
Each is ready TO stand firm If the
ball comes her way, secure that none
will interfere with her catch, but
knowing that two OF her team are
ready to jump in line behind her 10
stop the high ball that shoots through
her fingers and over her head, and one
on either side, but just bit back of
her, ready to stop and save it il the
ball slips from her grasp and drops
toward the ground. To be able TO
support player at the right instant
without interfering with her is
valuable lesson and one that appeals
to the natural sense of fairness in the
young. girl is taught how to man
=, age ball to the greatest advantage
and given the power OF making quick
and efficient movements.
Neutral Ground an Advantage.
1t is considered that the neutral
ground between the two teams is one
of the great advantages in this game
for unframed girls and children. All
chance for personal contact during the
game is eliminated, distinct advan-
tage where feeling and rivalry run
high, and one appreciated as much by
boys who play the game as by girls
The game can be played quietly be-
cause all of the time is spent in play
ing and none is lost in deciding TO
whom the ball belongs. nor when fouls
are made, because the game is not
stopped for penalties. While this adds
to the interest for players. it makes
things a bit difficult for officials, since
the points often follow each other with
great rapidity. The personal fouls and
roughness fouls so common in most
competitive games are completely
eliminated in Newcomb by the separa-
ton of the teams. This fact makes il
possible to fill the playing field with
players without fear cf provoking an
outbreak of the spirit Of brutality.
an planning Newcomb," said Miss
Baer, my aim was TO make the physi-
cal welfare of the girl my chief con-
sideration. With this in view, each de-
tail was planned 20 effect the maxi
mum of physical development with the
minimum OF risk. Special attention
was paid to the planning of positions
Of players, both individually and with
J reference to opponents. thereby elimi-
mating movements that conflict ard so
are thoroughly wasteful, and more
often positively injurious Two collat-
eral purposes were also kept IN view:
The first was 10 induce more headwork
and the second to develop gracefulness,
which, though too often sadly lacking,
is a valuable asset for girls at the
growing age. The testimony of physi-
clans, medical directors, mothers and
other competent judges is proof that
| the aims of these rules have been ac-
cor,pIisbed That this has bcon dono