New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-11-16
George J. Turner at
The Helm of 4. A. h.

ne events IN winch the women viii
compete for titles were left TO the
championship committee.
A number o. amendments to the con-
stitution were ratified, the most i'm
portant being tho admittance Of stu
dents at West Point and Annapolis into
amateur competition without the neces-
sary registration, providing their ANA
tour standing Is attested In signed GER
tihcate by the athletic director at their
respective academies.
A provision that So be charged clubs
not members Of any association 70 con-
duet road race in which no entry fee
Is charged was turned down By the
delegates.
No action was taken In regard 10 a
definite settlement of the Abel r. Kivia,
and Harry j. Smith cases, as John 7
Dooling, counsel for the athletes, noti-
flod the board Of managers that he was
unprepared TO present new evidence in
such a short timo A committee CON-
posed Of +. f. Babb, George j Turner
and Gustavus T. Kirby was chosen 10
hear the appeal, after notifying Mr.
Dooling ten days In advance, as pre-
scribed b. the bylaws Of the associa-
ton.
The committee will go over the min
utes Of the two meetings held by the
local registration committee, hear the
new evidence in behalf Of the two &C
cused athletes and send its finding TO
the board.
The delegates adopted the report OF
the record committee, except in the
case of John J. Eller, Of the Irish
American Athletic Club, for his record
of 10 is seconds over the l2O-ysrd low
hurdles. made at the 81. Johns Col
lege meet in Brooklyn this year.
Charles II. Boughton, now at the
University of Pennsylvania, and Fred
erick W. Heller. Of the Knights OF St.
Antony, Brooklyn. were again adj
mitted 10 amateur standing on recon-
mendation of the national registration
committee. Although the latter body at
its meeting on Sunday was in favor OF
reinstating Nils c. Hansen. now al
Phillips Exeter Academy, the applica-
ton was rejected by the members.
Hansen was charged with acting as
an athletic instructor at the Washing
ton Young Mems Christian Association.
His request TO return 70 the fold was
protested by DR.. William Burdick, Of
the South Atlantic Association and
chairman Of his districts registration
committee. Six other applications for
reinstatement were refused.
The report of Frederick w. Ruben,
treasurer Of the union, showed a profit
of 81 800 - on the year. ter q loss or
sfg43.b2 had been reported for 1914.
Mr.. Ruben announced that the tidy
sum of S24.16594 was deposited in
banks to the credit Of the association.
The sum Of S2.47844 was collected for
dues, registrations and sanctions dur
ing the year. Boxing proved a proht-
able sport. as the national champion
ships, held at Boston, returned 3d.
694S 80.
The athletic committee at the Pa
.e.ra.-p-al Exposition,
AZ San Francisco, which conducted the
track and field games and the swim
ming championships, in addition 70
other title events on the Coast, re-
ported a profit of $S33.72. The national
indoor championships, held at Madison
Square Garden In March, cost the local
district S84473, while the 'cross-coun- :
try championships at Van Cortlandt
Park last year were conducted at a
loss of S228.05. -,
The James f. Sullivan memorial
fund was increased when more than
$500 was added By "A number OF dele
Mr.. Lii. of Boston, announced that the
memorial boxing tournament held in
his citv probably would increase the
fund 5000 while similar donation
came from the Central Association.
T. E. Babb. of Bosto?. gave his per
sonal check for 500, while the Middle
Atlantic Association added Sl5 more
10 the 500 Il already had 10 its credit.
The total sum on hand was announced
as 81 3O5. exclusive OF several thousand
dollars held by the Metropolitan Asso..
citation over and above the amount pald
FOR tho erection Of the Sullivan me-
mortal monument In old Calvary Ceme-
terry.
a request was received from the In
tercolleciate Association OF Amateur
Athletes Of America that the union
send representative 10 q meeting 70 be
held by the college body at the Hotel
Actor on December 27. IL was voted
that Mr.. Turner. the new president,
name a committee of five men to at
tend this meeting.
Three applications for alliances with
the union were received. The requests
Of the North America Scientific Angling
Club and of the North America Cast
ing Association were referred 70
committee. Wnlic Ut. dihfl hiiN -
Ruben we're named as committee 20
consult with officials Of the Catholic
Young Mems National Union in the
matter of an agreement with the asso-
Citations. ,,,,
The delegates passed a rule that Will
hermit boxers TO use two layers OF
tame on top Of three layers Of cotton
bandage over the knuckles. BENJAMIN
Cstheus. Of the Pilgrim Athletic club
of Cambridge. Mass, championed the
move in the interest Of the boxers
The national track and field cham
pionshiu games were awarded to New
ark. These games probably will be held
on the FRIDAY and Saturday before
Labor Day next year.
The protest from a number OF ath-
letes that the all around championship
he returned 10 the programme lnsteai
Of the decathlon was eft 10 the dis
cretion of the championship commit
tee. as was the request Of the Hawaiian
Association for the lOO-yard natlonal
swimming championship race. and the
Central Association for the champion
shin basketball tournament. IL WAS
decided not to sanction ifteen-mile
walking race.