New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-11-05
SLAP AT A. A. U.
OFFICIALS SEEN
IN NEW RULES
Lively Session Expected
When Delegates Meet
at Waldorf
By A. c. CAvAGNARO.

The proposed changes in the consti-
tution and bylaws Of the Amateur Ath-
letic Union, as recommended by the
legislation committee. are expected TO
arouse considerable discussion when
the delegates convene in annual ses-
sion at the Waldorf-Astoria on No
vember 20. A real housekeeping is
planned, the committee so shaping the
articles that there is no possible
means for an athlete 10 circumvent
the rules and escape punishment.
The suggestion 20 eliminate all save
amateurs as representatives 10 the ma
tional body is expected 10 cause much
argument. Should this rule be favor
ably acted on, II viii be regarded as
a slap at some Of the most prominent
officials Of the A. A. |. 10 viii mean,
too, a complete REORGANIZATION OF the
delegates as chosen by the Metropoh-
tan Association. This body is now
composed OF Justice Barlow S. Weeks,
Frederick W. Ruben, Jacob Stumpf,
Herman Obertubessing, George p. Mat
thews and Fred J. V. Delaney. Three
men apparently would be affected by
the adoption Of the rule.
obertubessing, as official handicap
per of the district, collects fee Of 10
cents for every athlete receiving a
rating in handicap events. Matthews
collects a fee Of cents from every
registered athlete, Stumpf previously
holding this position. As president OF
the Metropolitan Association, Ruben
receives expenses TO the amount OF
$500. and whether he is a legitimate
amateur or not will be decided by the
delegates. Many representatives from
other associations will also be affected
Il the contemplated change is approved.
West Favors Change
According 70 rumors, the suggested
amendment is certain 70 go through
The Western and Southern officials are
keen for its adoption, and II is limited
that several men In the East are favor
able.
Another recommendation is 70 strike
out the clause providing for the regis
tration Of women swimmers, which was
only added 70 the constitution at the
meeting last year. The delegates Of
this city favor leaving this matter in
the hands Of the National Women's
Lifesaving League.
The elimination of the rule will be
fought bitterly by the New England ard
Southern Pacific associations, in who e
districts swimming races for women
have fourished for many years. Dele
gates from the Middle Atlantic Associa-
ton also are expected TO oppose the
recommendation.
Little trouble is expected by the
members of the recodifcation committee
in gaining the approval of the dele
gates for the twenty-one other suggest
ed changes.
With the 'crOss-country championship
season at hand next Saturday, the ath-
letes of the metropolitan district are
putting the finishing touches on their
training. The season opens with the
Junior event ove- the new Steinway
course. in Long Island City. While not
as trying "A course as Van Cortlandt
Park, the trail is made up mostly OF
rough and uneven ground.
II will be practically local affair. as
the Yonkers Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION will be the only outside
starter. The individual issue is an open
one. and several Of the most prominent
runners. who have Jared exceedingly
we'll duriag the outdoor track season,
arc expected TO be in the thick of the
fight for the honoTs. The team fight is
likely TO be between the MOrningside
and Mohawk clubs.