The log cabin Democrat., 1921-01-03
COLLEGES TO VOTE ON ATHLETIC LAWS LIBERAL AMATEUR RULES Proposed Organic Laws Set Up Strict Eligibility Rules-Rotate Pres
 ident's Office.

AS set forth in the proposed consti- tutuion and by laws of the Arkansas Intercollegiate Athletic Association, now in the hands of the colleges of the state, student athletes will lose their amateur standing after playing on profession or league team named in class A, B. c or D in the pubica tlon of the American Sports Guide. This article of the by laws was framed at a recent organization meet ing at Little Rock and is modelled largely after the ruling of big con- ferences, associations and individual educational institutions which ans wered the questionnaire sent out by the State Normal School. Before be- ing made effective, it must be adopt ed by majority vote of the members, as is the case with tke entire con- stitution and by laws.
 Adoption of such an amateur rule would permit athletes to participate in the much discussed summer baseball and accept remuneration for their ser vices without loss of eligibility. It is in direct contrast with the rule of the Arkansas Athletic Association, which bars the acceptance of pay for any athletic services, the offense for which so many were suspended last fall.
 Safeguards to assure all members equal voice in the government of the association are also incorporated in the proposed organic laws. Article stipulates that the office of president of the conference shall be held in rota- tion by the member colleges, the order of rotation to be determined by the vote of all. After college has sup piled the conference president for one term, it's name shall be dropped to the end of the list and members added during the interim will be listed above its name. The office of the secretary is for one year, but the incumbent may be elected for additional terms,
 Eligibility rules are stated at length in article ? of the by laws. Members are forbidden the use of gifts, remun- eration or pay for athletic services. Compensation for services by way of regular instruction in the school in question is made ground for ineigi- bility, except in cases of laboratory students or those holding analogous positions. The use of assumed names Is forbidden, and members of teams playing under conference rules must carry and make passing grades upon at least 12 hours of work per week. The one year rule is made applicable to students who change from one member college to another. except for postgraduate students. Four years is the limit for participation in any branch of sport.
 Members are prohibited, under the proposed constitution, from offering inducements to players to enter school because of their athletic ability, or supporting and maintaining players while in school, either by athletic or ganizations, individuals or alumni or indirectly. Colleges hold ing membership will be pledged to en- force rules against sportsmanliks conduct by contestants, coaches, as- sistants or the student bodies.
 Other sections of the constitution and by laws relate to time of the an nual meeting, dues, acceptance or suspension of members and numerous other details of organization. A copy of the document is now in the hands of all colleges in Arkansas. Under instructions given at the recent meet ing, President B. W. Torreyson of the State Normal will call the second meeting when responses indicate that members are ready to act definitely upon the constitution and by laws and other details of organization. The greater part of the preliminary work is being done by H. L. McAlister of the State Normal, acting secretary of the conference.