New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1921-12-03

Agitation for the return OF an ath-
letic council to assume control OF
High school athletics is rapidly taking
form since the authorities have an
nouncod that finances are in such a
poor condition that the usual recogni-
ton cannot be given this year to the
boys who brought championship hon
ors to the local school
CITY officials, professional men,
members Of former athletic teams at
the school and alumni in general are
behind the movement for the dis
placement OF the present managerial
system by the council system which
proved its worth in other years.
Council Is Canned"
For 16 years athletics were con-
Quoted by an athletic council COM
posed of three alumni three mem
bers of the faculty and the four ath-
letic managers. Their regime began
in 1900 when they assumed control
of athletics after this branch OF the
schools activities had fallen into a
condition similar to that which au
thorities claim, now exists. Their
tenure of office terminated in 1916
when the council was put out Of ex-
lstence. This action followed men,
orable meeting at the Y, NJ. c. A.
when some unkind things were said
about school officials in connection
with the transaction of athletic at
fairs.
When Money Was Made.
When the council went out Of ex-
istence Treasurer William II. Judd
had s131 on hand which represented
a surplus existing after the boys had
been given monographs and sweaters;
payment had been made on extraor-
binary injuries (the injuries OF lesser
consequence were cared for, gratis by
DR.. Henry T. Bray; all back bills,
and there were many existing when
the council was formed, had been
paid complete equipment throughout
the season had been paid for, and a
professional coach had been given his
stipend for services rendered. For
want of an organization to whom the
money should be paid over to, it was
placed on deposit at the New Britain
Savings bank, and today there is an
item at that institution of $3.50, rep
resenting the deposit and its accumu-
lated interest.
Reports Were Made.
Treasurer William Judd, in reply as
TO what publicity was given the bust
ness of the council, stated that the
books were open at all times, an an
nual audit allowed and a statement of
financial conditions was printed in the
local papers. Since his retirement
from High school athletics, the for
mer council member has kept in
touch with activities in that line but
could not recall that an audit had
been made Of the books of succeed
ing managers so that the public might
know of conditions.
Judge Favors Council.
Asked whether or not he would
favor the return of an Athletic Coun-
ell or some such body. Mr.. Judd re-
piled that he would greatly favor
such a movement. His interest is
merely in the promotion of athletics
along businesslike lines both for the
benefit of the games and for the boys.
His duties at the bank would not per-
nit of taking an active part in such
council, he explained.
At the time of the commissions re-
tirement, Mr.. Judd, Howard A. Tim
brell and John E. Curtin were the
alumni members. Mr.. Judd was a
veteran of service on the board, hav-
ing served while Timbrell and Curtin
were winning their monograms in
school.
Then, and Now.
In the good old days when the
council was hiring coaches, equipping
teams, assuming doctor bills, paying
up back bills and even then showing