New-York tribune., 1919-12-31

annual convention.
The sponsors for the inclusion Of
boxing in college athletics were Major
John Pickering and DR.. r. TAFT Mac
kenzie, both of the University Of
Pennsylvania. They spoke Of the great
interest taken in the sport by the stu
dents of their university. There was
no unfavorable comment against adopt
ing boxing, and the delegates voted
unanimously on the matter.
1t was agreed to appoint committee
Of three, with DR.. Mackenzie as chair
man, to draw up rules and other de-
tails to make the sport an intercollegi
ate feature as soon as possible. A
number of the men present. declared
that their institutions had already
fostered boxing among the students,
and that adoption now would mean
promotion of the sport on a much
larger scale.
DR.. Mckenzie, however, insisted that
no seconds or no professional coaches
or 10 professional boxers be allowed
10 have anything to do with collegiate
boxing.
Secretary Baker Pays Tribute
Speaking before the delegates in the
afternoon, Secretary Of War Baker de-
clared that the United States Army
had the ''profoundest interest" in the
physical training that is being taught
at the colleges. He paid a glowing
tribute to the part which college ath-
letes had played in the greater game
Of war.
"The products Of your training came
TO our military camps and acquitted
themselves in splendid fashion," he
said. Had it not been for such col
leglate training our army could not
have been oficered SO quickly and so
efficiently. 1t was contribution of
inestimable value, and we would have
to look to you again for that supply
If it should ever again become neces-
sary."
Mr.. Baker went into statistics and
referred to the fact that 65 per cent
of the men recruited and drafted for
the army we're physically fit. On the
charts, however, it was found that only
New York were physically fit.
General Palmer E. Pierce, chair
man Of the Collegiate Athletic As
soclatlon came out as a strong advo-
cate for boxing as q collegiate sport
lie emphasized its value in the training
of soldiers and potential soldiers.
Colonel Pierce is one OF the most ell
thusiastic workers in the Collegiate
Athletic Association, and his advice
has done much for the development OF
collegiate spirits.
In summing up the work of the last
years and discussing collegiate ath-
letics generally General Pierce said
in part:
Association Blazes Trail
"During the last year this associa-
tion has assisted in securing the pas
sage of laws in many states for the
Dhysical education and training of the
boys and girls of secondary schools
Some twelve states have enactments
TO that effect, and thirteen others have
the matter under consideration.
This legislation has been made
possible by the realization of the de-
system in regard to physical train
ing and hygiene as demonstrated by
the startling results of the draft ex-
nminations. The Importance Of this
movement cannot be overestimated
"The states and the War Depart
ment, however, should scrutinize most
carefully all propositions to give mill
tary training to boys of secondary
and high schools Unless the work
carried on by large corps of efficient
instructors. the time and funds de-
voted to it are apt to be insufficient
and wasted.
During the last seven months.
through Federal aid, thirty normal
schools, colleges and universities have
established or enlarged their depart
ments of hygiene. In those depart
ments more than 10000 young men
education."
Satisfied With Football
Speaking of football, Presiden.
Pierce said:
Certainly this much can be said for
virlle, but not unnecessarily dangerous
lt can be, and, in fact, is as a rule,
played IN spirit of true sportsman
ship. That 1t is popular is evidenced
ny the immense crowds that have at
tended the games during the past sea-
son.
1T has become so popular that many
professional teams have been organized,
and 1t seems probable that in the COM
Ing years football will rival baseball
as public attraction.
There is question as to whether
or not our football committee has
legislated wisely in making American
football so complica' ed in it's play that
10 become expert players must have
unusual qualifications and long periods
of careful training and preparation.
However, do not hesitate to voice
the opinion that the football rules COM
mlttee has done a wonderful bit of con-
structive legislation.
Among the great sporting revivals
of the past year at home is boxing
The educational features of this vigor-
Gus sport we're used extensively as aids
TO the training of our soldiers. The
great national academies teach cadets
and midshipmen boxing. 1t is a manly
sport whose educational value has not
yet been fully made use of by our col
leges. It is recommended to your Sc
rlous consideration during the coming
year.
Add Seven New Members
The association yesterday added
seven new colleges to its membership,
which now totals ia colleges and uni
versitics, representing student body
of 100000. The secretary and treas
Urer of the organization reported
surplus of funds over the general run
ming expenses.
Professor X. c. M. Sills, president of
Bowdoin College. representing the
LIST Collegiate District. of which there
are nine in the United States, depre-
Gated the fact that college athletics
are so dependent on gate receipts. He