The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-06-28

'~~-~~-~ V O@ ~@~D eS-S'~O O~~sS Major Philip. B. Fleming. repre- senting the United States Military Academy and president of the asso- citation, made this announcement following a conference attended by representatives of eleven of the col leges fin the organization at the Ho- tel Astos. The decision is far-reaching, and will apply to the majority of the outstanding college encounters in the east. Among the members of the association are Yale, Harvard, Princeton, Columbia and Dart mouth, all of which schools engage in contests that have assmed the proportions of such magnitude as to be followed closely at the foud- speakers by hundreds of thousands of football fans.
 Traditional Games Affected
 This ruling, of course will affect these games, and will, the associa- ton hopes, increase the gate atten- dance for season which, from the present standpoint, does not appear too rosy, In accordance with the ruling, traditional games like Har- yard against Yale. or Cornell against Pennsylvania, will not be described over the air.
 The resolve to ban broadcasting arose, according to Major Fleming, from the desire to help, and in some cases, save lother athletic en- deavors conducted by the colleges Football receipts exceed by far the revenue attracted by any of the other college sports, and conse- quently must be depended upon to finance these other sports to q great extent.
 With thu prospects of {. lean sea- son ahead, the association decided hope of securing funds to keep games like basketball, baseball. hockey, &c., alive.
 Major Fleming, ina statement is- sued following the conference, de- clared: "Football is the only game in college athletics with which the ietic budgets and from which any substantial revenue is derived. Every sign indicates that next Fall there will be few, if any sellouts. While football is probably the one college sport in which the Amer ican public is interested, we must keep in mind that other sports must be maintained.
 The Value of Other Sports '" These athletic activities ranging from ten to fiftten different sports at various schools all play their parts in making for the physical developments of the American youth. It has been definitely estab- iished that the broadcast of foot ball games definitely cuts into at- tendance. Therefore. in order to keep every sport alive we must take advantage of every opportunity to increase the gate receipts at foot ball games.
 It was with considerable re- luctance that the association de- cided to forbid any broadcasting of games which we control. Of course, when members of this organiZa- tion play at the stadium of non- members we will abide by their rules"
 Major Fleming went on to de- fend the organizations action against possible charges of com mercialism. This action may re- suit in charges of commercialism of football" the statement con- tinue, but as that sport is the only one producing the money needed to support our inclusive athletic program we must take whatever steps present themselves to derive all the financial benefits possible.
 "In common with every other ac- tivity in the United States. the re- venue act of 1882, placing taxes on admissions to football games will further affect the attendance. In addition to this, college athletics of every nature will be affected ma terially through the increased tax on athletic equipment.
 Tells of the Necessity
 "I am sure that no red -blooded American would like to see our athletic activities. such as baseball, basketball, crew, boxls:g and other physical development activities. cur tailed. It is. therefore, essential that we take the necessary steps to maintain them in their present fourishing position"
 Those in attendance at the meet ing in addition to Major Fleming, were William J. Bingham of Har- Bushnell of Princeton, D. Leroy Mercer of the University of Penn sylvania. Dr Fred Marbel of Brown, w. D. Harrison of the University of Pittsburg. Captain J. w, Wilcox Jr of the United States Naval Academy Reynolds Benson of Col umbia. Cy Thurston of Syracuse and Harry Heneage of Dartmouth. Penn State. also member of the