Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-09
n. C.A.A. MEETS
HERE AUGUST z
Date for Discussion of Condi-
tions in Collegiate Athletics
Set by Maj. Pierce.
BY II. c. BYRD.

August has been set as tho date for
the meeting here of the executive COM
mfttee of the National Collegiate Ath-
letic Association, with representatives
OF colleges from various sections, ac-
cording to announcement by Mai.
Palmer E. Pierce, president Of the or
ganization. A circular letter forward
ed by Maj. Pierce to all interested.
tells the results Of correspondence rela-
tive to the meeting and announces the
GATE and character Of it.
1t was suggested that a general
meeting Of the N. C. A. A. be held. but
replies from the Institutions concerned
indicated that a gathering Of the exc
cutlVe committee was desired. How
ever. in order to give all a chance to be
heard it has been determined to hold a
meeting Of the committee and extend
10 the institutions an invitation to
send representatives to meet with the
committee. Here Is a copy of the letter
directed by Maj. Pierce to the heads of
athletics in the various colleges:
"A letter was sent some weeks ago
by the undersigned to the colleges of
the country, suggesting the advisable
lty OF a conference this summer to dis
cuss the prospects for intercollegiate
athletics during the next college year,
and to recommend If possible a pro-
gram that would appeal to all parts OF
the country as best suited to safeguard
critical situation and at the same time
to preserve college athletics, SO far as
they may be kept up without detriment
to the military needs. A large number
or replies were received. practically all
favoring such a conference.
1T has been suggested that q meet
ing OF the whole association be held,
rather than that of the executive COM
mittee. An expression Of opinion on
this point was asked from the district
representatives. and from a number of
other gentlemen prominent in col
legiate athletics The large majority of
those consulted favor the original plan
OF meeting of the executive commit
tee. However. in order that there may
be a general expression Of opinion, 1t
has been decided to invite all the col
leges that care to do SO to send repre-
committee, with the understanding
that all present take part in the dis
cussion and aid in formulating the de-
cisions to be reached The expenses OF
the district representatives alone will
be borne by the association. In order
may be available for the meeting.
these representatives will be asked to
correspond with the colleges Of their
districts. and to como to the confer
ence ready to report on the attitude
taken. or likely to be taken next year.
sociations.
The meeting will be held at the VIII
lard Hotel, Washington, D. c., on
Thursday. August g.. beginning at 10
o'clock am 1t 10 hoped that q large
number of college men may be able to
attend. so as to aid with their advice
in the solution of this important and
pressing problem"
Much will be done in the meeting
toward clearing the present clouded
situation in intercollegiate sports.
Some definite general stand is needed
suit from the n. c. A. A gathering. At
the conclusion of its deliberations
some action will be taken and. what
ever that action may be. all the col
leges probably will do their best to
continue along the lines recommended.
Some sports probably will be curtailed
to meet changed financial conditions,
but tho probabilities are that the rec
ommendation of the body will be to
carry on athletic programs in so far
as Is possible for each institution to
do 80.
Norfolk's branch of the Young Mems
Hebrew Association was too strong yes
terday for the local W NJ. H. A. and
won in the ball game at American
League Park in the Middle Atlantic
States League schedule by to 7. The
contest was batting bee for both
clubs. the pitcher of neither organiza-
ton doing well enough to prevent the
opposing players hitting the ball at all
times for about all they were worth.
Hits with men on came frequently and
usually were productive Of runs.
Washington really got more safeties
than the Virginians, but did not bunch
them quite so well. Gottlieb, former
Central High twirler. was touched up
frequently, and SO was Birman. star
hurler of the Norfolks. Washington
got total of thirteen hits and Norfolk
ten. The first five men in the line up
of the Washington club connected for
two hits each. Goldberg. Krukoff, Sha-
lin. Cafritz and Joffe being the individ-
uals in order. 1t took ten innings to
decide the contest, Norfolk scoring two
runs in the first half Of the final pc
Rod. thereby breaking the 7-to-7 tie.
Out at Columbia Park the Truxtons
were defeated by the Athletics, to 8.
Athletics got a lead in the opening in
ming and held the margin until the end.
hewitt. pitching for the Athletics.
struck out fourteen men. Roche and
Blanton, playing shortstop and left field
for the winners, were the star batters,
each connecting for two safeties. Stu
art felded well for the Truxtons and
Lemeric played good hall at third for
the Victors.
Freak Batting Games.