Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-16

~ edmond, Va, January 16.--
- Athletic directors of Southern
IN Conference colleges are opposed
l. to any split into sectional di-
visions.
Almost unanimous support of the ge-
ographical grouping and detectives of
the conference as presently constituted
was found by the Richmond News
Leader in a symposium obtained from
the athletic directors of 18 of the %
colleges in the conference.
Intention of their colleges to support
the conference as a means of protect
ing athletic relations and eligibility in
the South was expressed by the follow
ing directors:
H. G. Byrd of Maryland c. P. Miles
of Virginia Poly, Dan McGugin of
Carolina, Charles T. Wolen of North
Carolina, o. Ellis Brown of Virginia,
w. H. MacKellar of Sewanee, N. w.
Dougherty of Tennessee, B. B. Clark
son of " M. l., Homer Hazel of Mis-
sisSippi, G.. NJ. Boiler of Auburn,
Everett Yon of Florida, T. H. Stafford
of North Carolina State. DR.. Wilbur
c. Smith of Tulane, James G. Gee of
Clemson and H. j. Stegeman Of
Georgia.
w. d. Chadwick of Mississippi A. and
M, and Russ Cohen of Louisiana State
University. said they believed the con-
ference, which covers the Southeastern
section of the United States, was I'M
wieldy. Chadwick indicated a division
would mean a better working organi-
cation and help to bring about more
satisfactory schedules for many of the
colleges" Both Chadwick and Cohen
said they had no knowledge of any
move to effect a division, the latter de-
vix fInt tot
friendly with members of the North
ern section
Not for Championships.
The majority of the directors we're
of the opinion that the conference was
not organized for the purpose of Great
ing athletic champions. but rather to
bring about educational and athletic
standards.
The News Leader stated in its sum-
mary of the statements today that there
had been no indications that officials in
the Northern part of the conference
were dissatisfied with its geographical
makeup, although it was generally rec
ognized that such institutions would be
unable to play more than few games
with far Southern teams in any sport.
No statements were received by the
newspaper from the athletic directors at
Duke University, recently admitted to
the conference; Georgia Tech, Ken
lucky, Alabama, or Washington and
Lee.
Telegraphic opinions of some Of the
directors follow:
Yon. Florida-"Florida will support
the conference in entirety as long as
it is a member. The conference has
done a great work. 1t is my personal
opinion that any conference Of % mem
bers is too unwieldy and small confer
ences of 8 to 10 schools would work
better"
Dougherty, Tennessee-"N Northern in
situations are as essential to the sue
cess of the conference as any other
group. The conference is not base
bah league, but an organization OF edu-
ing to compete under uniform rules Of
eligibility"
Hazel, Mississippi-"Loya1 to the
Southern Conference as well as its in
dividual members"
Boiler, Auburn-"Think large confer
ence with uniform eligibility rule cover
ing larger territory desirable"
Stegeman, Georgia Conference to-
day in my opinion, very successful and
effective due to cooperation northern
members. intercollegiate relations now
BILE all sports Think cordial relations
of institutions and coaches better than
any section of country. Hope confer
ence continues as at present.
Fine for Sport in South.
Wooden, North Carolina: I'VE find
friendliest attitude and are constantly
receiving offers from them (Southern
memberS) in various sports. The more
institutions brought into agreement on
uniform playing conditions the higher
the level of sports in the South will
be raised. The question of champion
ships and all Southern selections should
not be confused with the real purposes
of the conference"
Mackellar. Sewanee: mo reason why
Northern members should withdraw.
Would regret such action on their part.
The conference exists for the promotion
of clean sport, not for mythical cham
pionshipS. The influence and assist
ance of all strong colleges needed now
more than ever"