The log cabin Democrat., 1916-10-31
HENDRIX:NORMAL
 MAY STAGE CAME BUSINESS MEN WANT II
Although Both Teams Are Anxious for a Contest, the X. \. A.
 Stands in the Way.

Efforts are being made by Conway business men to secure a football game between Hendrix College and the State Normal for this season. Both schools apparently are anxious for the game, but because the Nor nal is not member of the Arkansas Athletic Association. Hendrix refuses to play.
 In the bylaws of the association, there is an article which reads as follows: 'No member of the Arkan- sas Athletic Association shall play any team from an institution in Ar kansas not a member of the Arkan- sas Athletic Association, without pre- Vious permission from the president, and not then unless the game be play ed according to the regulations of the association"
 In letter to the Log Cabin Demo- crat, J. R. Allen of Pine Bluff, presi- dent of the association, says, in re- gard to the proposed game: In bull letins sent out by me this year I stated would not give permission for members of our association to play schools that are not members of some association whose rules are acceptable to the Arkansas Athletic Association. 1 did not do this to force any school into the A. A. A. We do not care for any one to join who does not really desire to belong. But we believe that the schools that belong to the association, and con form to it's eligibility rules, which are strict should be protected This can not be done if our schools play schools not members of any associa- tion If such schools desire they can play men who are not eligible and there is no recourse.
 T understand your position, .and would very much like to help you. But, under the circumstances, taking into consideration both bulletins sent out by me, l believe that you would not ask me to grant permission that they play
 However, I would suggest one of the following ways: First, the Nor mal join some recognized athletic as- sociation, such as the Southwestern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, then shall be glad to grant them permission to play any member of our association. Second let them join the Arkansas Athletic Associa- tion and the game can be played. Third, the executive committee of the A. A. A. meets in Pine Bluff No vember l. If Hendrix desires the game, it might take the matter up with the committee. Either of the first two are sure, l cannot say what the committee would do."
 Although not a member, Coach Dan Estes said that his Normal team would gladly play the game according to the rules of the association. lie said that he believes if Hendrix wants to play his team, they could make satisfactory arrangements with the executive committee at the Pine Bluff meeting. Other schools in the asso- citation have been granted permis- sion to play non-members, he said, and he can see no reason for Hendrix being denied permission in this in stance.
 Coach " M. Headrick of Hendrix said he would like for his team to play the Normal, but that according to the rules of the association, the college would be barred if it should play non-member, without permis- sion.
 Local football enthusiasts are clamoring for the game. It probably would be the fercest struggle of the season, Rivalry between the two in stitutions is intense, and a record crowd probably would turn out.
 Further efforts to secure the match will be made.