THE N.C. A. A. NEWS BULLETIN VOL. VI, NO. 3 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. MAY, 1938 Edited by the Secretary, and published from time to time to keep the members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association informed as to the business of the Organization. ADVICE TO THE COLLEGES ON ICE HOCKEY President Owens appointed Professor A. I. Prettyman, Hamilton College, Dean L,. K. Neidlinger, Dartmouth College, and Mr. Asa S. Bushnell, Princeton University, a committee to confer with representatives of the Amateur Athletic Union on the subject of representation of the United States in the sport of ice hockey at the 1940 Olympic Games. ‘The conference was held on April 2. Mr. Bushnell, in the following extracts from a letter to President Owens, gives the results of the conference. While the Executive Committee of the N.C. A. A. has not had an opportunity to con- sider the matter, it is the opinion of the President and the Secre- tary that the colleges should be informed of the action of the joint committee in this important matter. A list of all hockey teams in the country registered with the A. A. U. may be obtained from the secretary of that organization, Mr. Frederick W. Rubien. “After lengthy and amicable discussion, it was decided to recommend to the National Collegiate Athletic Association that it ask all of its member colleges which engage in the sport of hockey to include on their hockey play- ing schedules no extra-collegiate competition except with American amateur teams registered in the Amateur Athletic Union of the U. S. or with Canad- ian amateur teams registered in the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association, with the understanding that the Amateur Athletic Union will waive the collection of its prescribed five per cent international tax on Canadian- American competitions and will further waive the requirement of registra- tion and use of travel permits by teams officially representing N.C. A.A. member colleges. It might well be pointed out to interested colleges that this procedure was approved by the N.C. A.A. representatives because it is designed not only to promote amateurism but also protect the Olympic hockey eligibility of their undergraduate athletes. The International Ice Hockey League recog- nizes the A. A. U. as the governing body for ice hockey in the United States, and it is obvious therefore that eligibility for Olympic competition is jeopardized when A. A. U. rules are not observed. It was, incidentally, the unanimously recorded sense of our meeting that whenever the United States participates in the Olympic Games, the nation should be represented in the hockey competition. Sincerely yours, (Signed) Asa S. BUSHNELL.” 1 COMMITTEE ON ELIGIBILITY, N.C. A. A. TRACK MEET President Owens has appointed the following to serve as an Eligibility Committee for the Track Meet to be held at the Uni- versity of Minnesota in June: Professor 'T. E. French, Ohio State University, Dean R. L. Sackett, Penn. State College, Professor H. C. Willett, University of Southern California, and Professor Henry Rottschaefer, University of Minnesota. REPORT OF THE N.C. A.A. BOXING TOURNAMENT The Fourth N.C.A.A. Boxing Tournament was held at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, on March 31st, April Ist and 2nd, 1938, with 54 contestants from twenty-one colleges and uni- versities located in fifteen different states. ‘The first session of the preliminary bouts was held at 3:00 p. m. on Thursday, March 3lst with 12 bouts and the second session of the preliminary bouts was held at 8:00 p. m. on March 31st with 12 bouts. The semi- finals were held at 8:00 p. m. on Friday, April 1st with 16 bouts, and the finals were held on Saturday, April 2nd at 8:00 p. m. with 8 bouts. The tournament was well attended and the financial outcome was satisfactory and up to the expectations of the tournament manager. After meeting the costs of the tournament, there were sufficient funds left to defray the railroad and pullman expenses of all contestants and coaches. While the tournament was in itself quite a success, and this was well borne out by “after tournament” comments, it was felt that two other phases of the affair went far to mark the 1938 tourna- ment as a “high light” in the annals of the N.C. A.A. boxing tournaments. ‘The first was the large number of meetings of the N.C. A.A. Boxing Rules Committee. All nine members of the committee, consisting of Chairman W. H. Cowell, University of New Hampshire, Dr. Carl Schott, Penn. State, Capt. E. J. McGaw, U. S. Military Academy, Com. O. O. Kessing, U. S$. Naval Acad- emy, George Little, Rutgers, Dr. W. J. Bleckwenn, Wisconsin, T. M. Carruthers, Virginia, Claude Simons, Tulane, and I. F. Toomey, California Aggies, assembled on Tuesday, March 29th for their first meeting, and during the course of the following five days, 12 meetings were held. During these meetings practically every phase of college boxing was discussed and numerous recommenda- tions and changes made in the rules. However, even though the Committee was in session for many hours, it was impossible to complete the work and they voted to re-convene at the U. S. Naval Academy (at the invitation of the U. S. Naval Academy Athletic Association) about June 20th to complete the work of revising the tules. Every member of the committee signified his intention of being present at this meeting. It was also voted that the 1939 N.C. A. A. Boxing Tournament be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 30, 31, and April 1, 1939. 2 The other phase that is quite worthy of mention is the one rela- tive to the coaches, meeting for organization. ‘There were 18 boxing coaches who accompanied men to the tournament, and, in addition, there were four visiting coaches. This group assembled for an organization meeting with the thought in mind of forming an organization similar to the Football Coaches Association, in order to have some form of better representation in placing their problems and suggestions before the Boxing Rules Committee. The outcome of this meeting was most significant in that they did organize and the following men were elected to office: Honorary President: John S. LaRowe, University of Virginia. President: John Walsh, University of Wisconsin. Vice President: Leo Houck, Penn. State College. Secretary: William Regan, University of Miami. Treasurer: W. S. Lafon, Catholic University, Washington, D.C. W. H. Cowet., Chairman, N.C. A. A. Boxing Rules Committee. REPORT OF THE N.C. A. A. WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Eleventh Annual National Collegiate Wrestling Meet was held at Pennsylvania State College on March 25th and 26th. From every standpoint the meet was most successful. The general set- ting of the meet, and the local arrangements for handling it and for the pleasure and convenience of the visitors could not have been improved upon. The general standard of wrestling throughout the meet was decidedly superior to that of last year. A total of 86 contestants participated, representing 29 different colleges or unt- versities. In comparison with previous meets, the number of indi- vidual participants has been exceeded only once and equalled once. In institutions represented, the number has been exceeded twice and equalled once in the eleven years these annual championship meets have been held. Five institutions which have not previously been represented in National Collegiate wrestling championship meets participated this year. ‘These institutions were Amherst College and Yale University in New England, Colorado State College and Utah State College in the Rocky Mountain District, and San Jose College of California. The following geographical representation is of interest :— Individual Institutions Participants New England 4 5 The East (exclusive of New England) 9 33 Middle-West 9 21 Southwest 4 16 inOGiCy WOobHiaIn 2962S a ee Se = Z Z Pacific Coast 1 3 Totals 29 86 The team championship was much closer than usual, being won again by Oklahoma A. & M. College with a total of 19 points, fol- lowed by Illinois in second place with 15 points and Indiana in third place with 12 points. Seventeen different institutions scored points in the meet. Oklahoma A. & M. College won three individual championships, the University of Illinois two, University of Okla- homa, Harvard, and Indiana University one each. The cup donated annually by the College Wrestling Coaches Association to the most outstanding wrestler in the meet was awarded to Joseph McDaniels of Oklahoma A. & M. College, who was the National A. A. U. champion in 1936 and National Collegiate champion in 1937 and 1938 in the 118 pound class. Films were made of the more interesting contests throughout the meet, and these films, consisting of four 400 foot 16 mm. reels, are available for use by colleges or high schools interested, at small expense. As usual, the Wrestling Coaches Association held its annual meeting at this time. The Wrestling Rules Committee held several meetings from March 24th to 27th inclusive and made a number of changes in the rules, the most important of which was the rearrangement of the lower weight classes. Hereafter, the three lower weight classes will be 121-Ibs., 128-Ibs., and 136-lbs. instead of 118-Ibs., 126-lbs., and 135-lbs. as heretofore. The primary reason for these changes was that there is a general feeling that there are not any con- siderable number of men who naturally weigh 118 pounds or less in college, and that this relatively low weight-class puts a premium on excessive weight reduction of men who ought to wrestle at a heavier weight. R. G. Crapp, Chairman, N.C. A.A. Wrestling Rules Committee. Dr. Clapp also sends a report of a meeting for organization of the American Olympic Wrestling. Committee, held in Chicago May 2. Four representatives of the N.C. A.A. attended, along with three A. A. U. representatives. Dr. Clapp was elected chair- man of the committee, and representative of the Wrestling Com- mittee on the American Olympic Committee. THE N.C. A. A. NEWS BULLETIN VOL. VI, NO. 5 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. SEPTEMBER, 1938 Edited by the Secretary, and published from time to time to keep the members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association informed as to the business of the Organization. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Committee met at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, on Saturday, September 17, with all members present except President Davies and Director Fetzer. Others present, through part or all of the session, were Honorary President J. L. Griffith, Avery Brundage, President American Olympic Association, Charles §. Garland, Chairman Tennis Committee, Frank McCormick, Chairman N. C. A. A. Olympic Finance Committee, K. L. Wilson, Chairman Track Rules Committee, C. E. Bilheimer, Chairman of Committee on the Smaller Colleges, Ted Payseur, member of Golf Committee, and . Harry Wolter, Baseball Coach of Stanford University. Intercollegiate Tennis, 1938 Mr. Garland reported that the Tennis Meet held on the clay courts of the Merion Cricket Club grounds July 4-9, and conducted jointly by the N.C. A.A. and the U.S.L. T.A., had been run off successfully, and at no cost to the N.C.A.A. As a result of the qualifying tournaments held in various parts of the country there were 76 entries in singles and 32 teams in doubles. The winner of the singles was Frank Guernsey, Jr., of Rice Institute; the cham- pions in doubles were Messrs. Hunt and Wetherell, of the Uni- versity of Southern California. The Executive Committee expressed an opinion in favor of continuing the plan of qualifying tourna- ments next year, instead of conducting an open tournament. A com- mittee of three, consisting of Messrs. Garland, P. O. Badger, and T. N. Metcalf was appointed to confer with a similar committee of the U.S. L. T. A. with regard to possible changes in the plans for the 1939 Tournament, and especially to work out plans to avoid conflict between the tennis schedules of the colleges and the dates set for the qualifying and final meets of the National Tournament. ~ Mr. Garland was requested to convey to the Merion Cricket Club the thanks of the N.C. A. A. for their generous co-operation in the plans for the 1938 Meet. ° Ice Hockey Rules Committee Mr. Asa Bushnell was added to the Advisory Committee on Ice Hockey Rules. Committee on Publications Professor Badger, Chairman of the Committee on Publications, was authorized, at his discretion, and with the consent of the American Sports Publishing Company, to allow other companies to print the rules of the N.C. A. A. in various sports, suitable royalties to be paid. Misuse of the Word “Olympic” At the suggestion of the American Olympic Association it was voted to request member colleges to sanction no event in the United States which is designated by the word “Olympic”, except for a bona fide Olympic event that has the approval of the A. O. A. Official Depository of N.C. A. A. Property It was voted to designate the office of the Secretary-Treasurer as the depository for all N.C.A.A. property. A 16 mm. Motion Picture Film of the N.C. A.A. Track Meet at Berkeley, Cal., in 1937 has been received by the Secretary. It is at the disposal of any member college for use and early return to the Secretary’s office. N.C. A. A. Meets in 1939 The dates and places of the following 1939 meets were deter- mined : Boxing: March 30, 31, April 1, University of Wisconsin. Track and Field: June 16, 17, Los Angeles, Cal. N.C. A. A. Basketball Tournament The Committee voted favorably on a suggestion of the National Association of Basketball Coaches that a national tournament be held in this sport, as in track, swimming, wrestling, and tennis. The committee approved the organization of such a tournament in 1939 and 1940, control to rest with the N.C.A.A. Basketball Rules Committee, who are to appoint each year a general games chairman, not necessarily a member of the Rules Committee, who will manage the details of the contest. ‘The Executive Committee appointed H. G. Olsen, of Ohio State University, to be the general chairman in charge of the 1939 tournament. Small College Group Mr. Bilheimer, of Gettysburg College, reported for the committee on the activities of the smaller colleges in the N.C.A.A., that 2 arrangements have been made for conducting a Round Table Con- ference at the next Convention jointly with the College Physical Education Society on the topic: What methods can a small college pursue in order to promote confidence and a better understanding among competing institutions in intercollegiate sports? Mr. Bilheimer also suggested that it might help in securing new members for the N.C. A. A. to prepare a pamphlet setting forth the history, the principles, and the aims of the N.C. A. A., and to issue with it an application blank for membership, calling for various items of information regarding the college applying. The Execu- tive Committee voted to have such a pamphlet and application blank prepared and issued. The Convention of 1938 Full details of the Annual Convention will be published in a News Bulletin early in December. The place is the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, and the dates December 28-30, 1938. At the General Session, open to the public, the speakers will be the presidents of the N.C. A.A. and of the Football Coaches Association, together with a prominent newspaper man, either editor or publisher; the topic: The Relation of Intercollegiate Athletics to the Public. There will also be a Round Table Discussion, as stated above, and the usual business session, restricted to members. ‘The Council will dine together on Wednesday evening, December 28, and devote the evening to discussions; the newly elected Council will meet after the Convention closes. Payment of Expenses The Committee voted to limit hereafter the payment of expenses to the several Rules Committees for their annual meetings to rail- road fares and standard (lower berth) Pullman charges, and not to include hotel bills and other expenses. All bills must be approved in writing by the committee chairman. Furthermore when a com- mittee has accumulated a fund from profits of earlier meets, as is the case now with Track and Wrestling, the Executive Committee voted that the expenses of the individual members of the committee should be paid out of such fund. The Executive Committee regrets that it cannot pay the expenses of those attending Olympic Asso- ciation committee meetings. NECA. A. Agreement with Organized Baseball Professor Badger reported for the committee appointed at the last Convention to confer with the management of professional base- ball on the subject of placing undergraduates under contract to play with certain teams after graduation. Professor Badger read a pro- 3 posed agreement which was agreed to in principle, and it was voted to present it to the members at the next Convention, subject to such changes as Professor Badger’s committee see fit to make in the meantime. Professor St. John, a member of the N.C. A. A. com- mittee, has submitted the following report of its activities: “T am returning to you herewith receipted bill for postage used in _ distributing the National Collegiate Baseball Questionnaire. It occurs to me that some report on this might well be used by you for Bulletin purposes. This questionnaire was sent to 501 insti- tutions. Four hundred and sixteen questionnaires were filled out and returned. The report (to be presented to the December Con- vention) will show a summary of the replies received. The printing and paper used was furnished by our own department. The only expense we have collected from anybody on this has been this item for postage. The National Collegiate Committee met with a committee from Organized Baseball in what amounted to an all-day session here in Columbus on June 2. The organized Baseball Committee consists of three men representing the National Association, which is the Minor League organization. These three men are G. M. Trautman, President of the American Association, who is also selected as Chairman of the Organized Baseball Committee; Earl Mann, Presi- dent, Atlanta Baseball Club, Atlanta, Georgia; and Elmer Dailey, President, Mid-Atlantic League, Ebensburg, Pa. ‘The Major Leagues were represented by two men each from the National League and the American League. Tom Yawkey, President, Boston American League, Boston, Mass., and Clark Griffith, President, Washington American League, Washington, D. C., represented the American League and for the National League, Robt. Quinn, Presi- dent, Boston National League, Boston, Mass., and Branch Rickey, President, St. Louis National League, St. Louis, Mo.” Contributions of the Colleges to the Olympic Fund Mr. Frank McCormick, who has been good enough to accept reappointment as Chairman of the N.C.A.A. Olympic Finance Committee, reported on his plans in general, stating that he intended to solicit funds by states rather than by districts, and he requested suggestions from every source as to good people to place in charge © of college soliciting, as well as secondary school, in the several states. The Executive Committee, expressing its appreciation of Mr. McCormick’s efforts, voted to inform the colleges that any financial contributions to the Fund for American Participation in the 1940 Olympics should be sent direct to Mr. Frank McCormick, at the University of Minnesota. The Committee were very happy to have Mr. Avery Brundage, President of the American Olympic Association, join them at luncheon, and listened with interest to his informal statement re- garding present plans and prospects for the 1940 Olympic Games. 4 FIFTEENTH ANNUAL N.C. A. A. SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS By R. J. H. Kipuuts, Chairman N.C. A. A. Swimming Rules Committee The 15th annual National Collegiate swimming championships were held at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. J. March 25th and 26th, 1938, with probably the largest and most representative entry list in the history of the meet. Thirty-five universities and colleges with 154 different contestants were entered, as follows: List of Colleges Bowdoin Kenyon Southern California Brown Lehigh Springfield Colgate Michigan Stanford California Minnesota Texas Columbia New York U. Union Dartmouth Northwestern U. S. Military Fordham Ohio State Villanova Franklin & Marshall Pennsylvania Wesleyan Harvard Pittsburgh Westchester Teachers Illinois - Princeton William & Mary Iowa State Rensselaer P. I. Yale : lowa Rutgers It was especially gratifying to have the meet held under the auspices of Rutgers University. This institution has supported N.C. A.A. swimming from the very beginning with entries in the first meet held at the U. S. Naval Academy in 1924. The facilities and equipment were excellent as Rutgers was able to offer the best with its new modern swimming plant. One new intercollegiate and one meet record were established and one meet record was equalled. Albert Vande Weghe of Prince- ton, the National Collegiate and A. A. U. champion in backstroke, created a new intercollegiate record in the 150 yd. backstroke of 1:34.2. The Princeton team of Vande Weghe, Hough and Van Oss, American champions and record holders as well as National Collegiate champions and record holders, established a new meet record in the medley relay of 2:54.7. Kirar of Michigan equalled the meet record in the 50 yd. free style of 23.0, established by Flachman in 1935. Michigan swimmers were outstanding in the National Collegiate individual championships and were winners of the first team cham- pionship held at Minneapolis last year, and they won the team title for the second time this year. In a stirring finish they nosed out the favorites, Ohio State, by one point. Following is the official placing of teams and individuals for the National Collegiate A. A. swimming championships for the year 1938: 16 Scoring Teams DOIN oe ial te heme A607. Ou: tant Onis. sk scket coer hams 4 2. Ohio 4b 10. Ue Oo. Multa ve ta 4 OS rlarvale ee ee ee or ti COMMaa on eee 3 4- ore 1 6.3/5 1938 N.C. A. A. Boxing Tournament 24 27 35 Held at the University of Virginia, March 31, April 1 and 2, 1938 Receipts Entry Fees (55 at $2.00 each) Sale of Tickets Disbursements Advertising, Publicity Contestants’ Travel Refunds Entertainment ‘of Contestants, Officials, Coaches, ete. .... Extra Office and Stemographic Service .ccccecscscccnsseeceeeeeeeeee Gloves, Bandages Hospital and Medical Charges Officials (4 at $75.00 each plus expenses) on. eccccmssnmesneenens Police and Traffic Officers Preepne ot) iceets, paces, etc, Rules Committee Expense for Travel, ete. .ccccsccocscneenens U.S. Admissions Tax 10% Gross Gate (less tax) to University of Virginia ..... Telephone and Telegraph Ticket Sellers, Takers, Ushers Balance on hand June 15, 1938: ——.____ Approved: T. M. CarruTHERs, Chairman 1938 Tournament Committee Member N.C. A.A. Boxing Rules Committee $110.00 $68.59 2,796.55 238.50 40.00 310.11 337.75 454.25 75.00 60.95 860.11 709.00 649.20 16.83 159.00 7,101.00 $7,211.00 6,865.34 $345.66 SUPPLEMENT TO N.C. A. A. NEWS BULLETIN Vol. VI, No. 6, December 1938 . N.C. A. A. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Important Announcement H. G. Olsen, Chairman of the N.C.A.A. Basketball Tourna- ment Committee, is sending out posters announcing that the first National Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament for the national championship will be held in Kansas City on March 13-18 of this year. The N.C. A.A. has taken the lead in organizing this tourna- ment at the suggestion of the Basketball Coaches Association. The Committee in charge ask the active support of all members. of the N.C. A.A. and suggest that they refrain from promoting or sup- porting any other so-called “intercollegiate basketball champion- ship”, inasmuch as the N.C. A. A. is now going into that field. Full details will be published in the next Bulletin. REPORT OF THE INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS COMMITTEE (Presented to the Executive Committee at their meeting in Chicago in September.) Pursuant to conversations between representatives of the N.C.A.A. and the U.S.L.T.A. held during the latter part of 1937, the annual meetings of the N.C. A. A. and the U.S. T.A. ratified a plan of operation whereby the National Intercollegiate Championship was to be conducted jointly by the U.S. L. T. A. and the N.C.A.A. for a period of three years beginning with the season of 1938. In addition to the change in responsibility, two other changes were incorporated under the new procedure. Instead of an open tournament as previously held, the 1938 event was con- ducted through the medium of eight qualifying tournaments, each tournament representing one of the eight geographical districts recog- nized by the N.C. A. A. The second change was the decision to play the final event on clay courts at the Merion Cricket Club, rather than on grass courts as heretofore. These three changes caused certain unsatisfactory results and have given rise to divergent opinions. On the whole, however, it can be considered that the 1938 event was extremely successful 1 from the standpoint of interest, nationwide representation, standard of play and financial results. ; The tournament at Merion Cricket Club was a distinct success. It was held during the week of July 4th, the finals being played on Saturday, July 9th. The courts were in excellent condition, the weather was ideal, and the players and spectators enthusiastic. Due to the qualifying system there were only seventy-six entries in singles and thirty-two teams in doubles, but each of the players had, through the qualifying tournaments, already proved his right to compete, with the result that even the first round matches were closely contested, with the calibre of play extremely high. The semi-finalists in singles were Lewis Wetherell of the University of Southern California, Morey Lewis of Kenyon College, Robert Har- man of the University of California, and Frank Guernsey, Jr. of Rice Institute; the finalists were Guernsey and Lewis, and the winner was Guernsey of Rice Institute. The semi-finalists in doubles were McNeill and Lewis of Kenyon College, Murphy and Murphy of the University of Chicago, Hunt and Wetherell of the University of Southern California, and Kamrath and Weller of the University of Texas; the finalists were McNeill and Lewis, and Hunt and Wetherell, and the winners were Hunt and Wetherell of the University of Southern California. Financially, the final event at Merion was a success, resulting in a net balance of $302 which was applied as rental for the grand stands. A detailed financial statement is attached to this report. With respect to the conduct of the event at Merion, there appears to be only one debatable question and that is whether the tourna- ment be conducted on grass or clay. In the preliminary discussions held during the Fall of 1937, it was unanimously felt that clay should be the surface used, because all college matches are played on a hard surface, and that with the exception of the West Coast practically all college matches are held on clay, and that the use of clay for the Intercollegiate Championship is merely providing the players with approximately the same surface on which they have conducted their Intercollegiate matches. It is interesting, however, to realize that many of the players prefer grass surface, even though they have had no preliminary opportunity for practice. For 1938 the N.C. A. A. committee, in addition to the chairman, was composed of three representatives from each of the eight dis- tricts, with the exception of the Eighth District and in that case four representatives. The chairman has addressed a questionnaire to each of these individuals, seeking some guidance on the debatable matters. Of the twenty-five questionnaires, replies have been re- ceived from twenty-two. In the matter of grass versus clay for the final event, twelve of the twenty-two expressed a preference for clay, nine for grass, and one was in favor of rotating both the location and the surface. Three favoring grass are from the Eighth District, and the reason therefor is that inasmuch as West Coast colleges do not play on clay, grass, being a neutral surface for all colleges, is therefore a fairer surface. 2 The other question which deserves most consideration in prepar- ing future plans, and one which has evoked considerable contro- versy, is the matter of the qualifying tournament. In our dis- cussions last Fall the reasons for the introduction of the qualifying tournament were, first, the fact that the open tournament in the past few years had grown to such proportions that it was difficult to conduct a proper tournament within a week’s time; second, that the open tournament permitted entries of varying caliber, with the result that, generally speaking, the first several days were spent in weeding out the lesser players; third, that qualifying tournaments throughout the country, if properly conducted, would result in more interest locally and a greater number of total entries; fourth, from the standpoint of expense, it was felt that colleges would prefer to incur the lesser expense of a qualifying tournament until it was demonstrated that their players were of sufficient caliber to enter the final event, in which case ‘the additional expense would be justified. It can be fairly stated that the qualifying tournaments for 1938 were not a success, In fact, one of the eight districts found it impossible to hold a tournament. There appear to be many reasons contributing to the lack of success of the qualifying tournaments, some of which are as follows: First, the fact that because the machinery was not put into effect until early Spring, the college tennis schedules had been arranged, so that it was difficult to select a satisfactory date for the quali- fying tournament, because in many cases the date conflicted with college examinations or other important tournaments. Second, the existence of certain conference championships de- tracted from the qualifying tournament, and in some cases colleges which did absorb the expenses of players to conference champion- ships would not finance the expenses to qualifying tournaments. Third, the lack of interest on the part of colleges to support the qualifying tournament. Fourth, the failure of college authorities to insist upon their representatives completing the event. In some cases, for example, as soon as an individual had established his qualification by reach- ing the quarter finals he defaulted in order to play in some other tournament. : It would appear, however, that the two most serious reasons are, first, the failure to consider the qualifying tournament in arranging the college schedule and, second, the lack of support on the part of the colleges. It is our opinion that both of these objections could easily be overcome if proper thought and codperation were supplied by the college authorities. In the questionnaire sent to the twenty-five members of the N.C. A.A. committee, the question was asked whether the com- mittee members approve of the system of qualifying tournaments. Of the twenty-two replies, three failed to answer this, thirteen endorsed the qualifying system, and six favored its abandonment, returning to the open championship. 3 Another problem with respect to qualifying tournaments was the contention that certain districts are too large. The Eighth District, for instance, found it difficult to persuade Washington and Oregon colleges to compete, and the suggestion has been made that certain districts be permitted to sub-divide their districts. On this question fourteen replies endorsed sub-division, provided the total number of qualifiers from the entire district was not increased, four were against sub-dividing, and four were non-committal. It would appear almost an impossibility to receive any unanimity of opinion with respect to some of these questions. Certainly the qualifying tournaments this year were not successful and without complete cooperation on the part of college authorities it is the opinion of the chairman that the qualifying tournaments cannot be made to be successful. In many cases the college authorities them- selves are opposed to the qualifying tournament, in which case their enthusiastic cooperation might not be forthcoming. ‘The study of former intercollegiate tournaments which were open to all colleges without qualifying indicates two major objections; first, that the number of’ entries is too large to permit the proper completion of a tournament within one week, and, second, the number of entries from the vicinity in which the tournament was held was greatly out of proportion to the entries from the rest of the country. It was this predominance of local entries which necessitated the “weeding out” process, for in most cases remote colleges would not bear the expense of sending their players across the country unless the caliber of play justified. Therefore, in the consideration of this problem, the chairman is inclined to the opinion that perhaps the ideal solution would be to return to the open tournament, any college being permitted to enter a maximum of four men in singles and two teams in doubles, but with a restriction on the number of entries being imposed upon the district in which the tournament is held. This would undoubtedly result in an entry list of more than one hundred, which brings up the question as to whether it would be advisable to have the inter- collegiate tournament extend over a period exceeding one week. With uncertain weather conditions, a large tournament condensed into a period of one week generally results in serious congestion during the last few days when the matches are more important, and in some cases certain important matches (for example, the doubles finals) are unsatisfactory and perhaps unfair, because of the physical exhaustion of certain players. Unless the college authorities and the clubs or colleges holding the final event would be willing to extend the tournament over a period exceeding one week, then it would not appear advisable to have an entry list which exceeds sixty-four, and in order to have an entry list restricted to sixty-four it would appear that the qualifying tournament should be continued. It should be borne in mind, however, that this was the first attempt at an entirely new venture, and it is undoubtedly unfair to conclude that based upon one year’s experiment the qualifying tournament is necessarily a permanent failure. This whole matter as explained heretofore is quite complex, and it is the recommendation of the chairman that the N.C. A.A. appoint a small committee, not to exceed three, to confer with a similar committee to be appointed by the U.S. L. T.A., to discuss the various factors and to determine what changes, if any, should be made. ‘These changes should be made prior to October 15th so that whatever plan is to be followed for 1939 it can be made effec- tive prior to November Ist, in order that in turn colleges can arrange their 1939 schedules with all the facts in hand. C. S. GARLAND, Chairman. FINANCIAL STATEMENT NATIONAL INTERCOLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Held at the Merion Cricket Club July 4th-9th, 1938 Receipts: Boxes $570.00 Season ‘Tickets 226.50 Daily Admissions 862.00 Total $1,658.50 bess: 10%—Hederale Tax 25-8 S 165.85 Total $1,492.65 Entrance Fees 357.00 Total $1,849.65 Expenditures: ; Rental of Marquee .. $23.00 Cost of Erecting Boxes 20.50 Rental of Chairs—Boxes 33.00 Tennis Balls 177.54 Prizes 118.50 One-fifth Cost Intercollegiate Cap ccccecccncecncncncsenncentee 31.50 Printing and Postage 2a/ fe Wages—Overtime only 191.71 Operation of Marquee 197.70 Dinner for Players 176.74 Service on Courts : 32.45 Preparation of Courts:. Top. Dressing. . 2: 250.00 Miscellaneous 27.61 New ‘York ‘Omee “U.S. EPPA eo OO 15.08 Advertising and Banners 24.50 Total 1,547.55 Balance $302.10 (This balance was used to partly compensate the Club for the use of their grandstands, which are paid for out of nominal profits as they occur. Merion Cricket gradually being The usual rental charge for grandstands in this case would have been $515.00.) 5 THE N.C. A. A. NEWS BULLETIN VOL. VII, NO. 1 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. JANUARY 1939 _ Edited by the Secretary, and published from time to time to keep the members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association informed as to the business of the Organization. THE THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL CONVENTION 1938 Council Meeting The Council dined at the Sherman Hotel, Chicago, on Wednesday evening, Dec. 28, 1938, and spent the evening in discussion. ‘There were 37 present, including the president and the secretary, the vice- presidents of districts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, the chairmen of various committees, representatives of a number of conferences, and other individuals interested in the administration of college sports. ‘The following actions were taken. 1. Reports of Rules Committees. Several chairmen reported in- formally on the work of their committees: Mr. Cowell for boxing, Mr. Okeson for football, Mr. Eilers for swimming, Mr. Wilson for track, Mr. Clapp for wrestling. 2. Reports of Special Committees. Mr. St. John reported on the progress of arrangements for conducting a golf tournament for the colleges of the country, in codperation with the U. S. Golf Association. Mr. Badger told of the conferences between our com- mittee and representatives of organized professional baseball, and read an agreement which has been drawn up and is awaiting final approval by the latter group, in the matter of undergraduates sign- ing contracts with professional baseball teams to play with them after graduation. Mr. Bilheimer reported on the activities of the committee on the smaller colleges, which has had several meetings during the year and has organized a campaign, quite successful to date, to add new members to the N.C. A. A. Mr. St. John described the set up of the National Collegiate Basketball Tournament, under the management of Mr. H. G. Olsen of Ohio State University, which it is expected will be held this year. Mr. McCormick told of the plans for raising money from the colleges for the 1940 Olympics, and stated that the goal in sight for this year was $100,000. 1 3. National College Trainers Association. Mr. McCloy, of the University of Iowa, reported the organization of this association, and their desire to be affiliated in some way with the N.C. A.A. The matter was referred to the Executive Committee. 4. Date and Place of N.C. A. A. Meets. It was voted to approve the holding of the Swimming Meet at the University of Michigan, on March 24 and 25. Dr. Clapp reported that the date and place of the Wrestling Meet was uncertain as negotiations were still in progress. 5. Eligibility for Boxing Tournament of 1939. It was voted to permit representatives of allied members of the N.C. A. A. to com- pete, such members to pay to the N.C. A. A. treasury a fee of $10 for one or more entries, in accordance with the vote of the Council printed in the March Bulletin of 1938. 6. Meeting Place of Convention. It was voted to recommend to the Convention that the 1939 Convention be held in Los Angeles and the 1940 Convention in Philadelphia. (The Convention voted to refer decision on the date and place of both meetings to the Executive Committee, which will meet on March 11, and early announcement of the decision will be printed in the March Bulletin.) 7. The N.C. A.A. Life Saving Society. At the request of Dr. J. E. Raycroft, president of the Society, it was voted to associate Mr. R. J. H. Kiphuth, of Yale, with him, to attempt a campaign among the swimming coaches to revive their interest and co- operation. 8. Swimming Rules Committee. It was voted to expend not over $100 for a suitable trophy for the team winning the N.C. A. A. - Swimming Championship, and to authorize the payment of $25 a year to meet the expenses of Mr. Harburger, chairman of the Swimming Records Committee; also to approve the recommenda- tion of Mr. Kiphuth, chairman of the Swimming Rules Committee, that 10 per cent of the net proceeds of the 1939 N.C. A. A. Swim- ming Championship Meet and the entire proceeds of the 1940 Meet be contributed to the Men’s Olympic Swimming Fund. 9. New Members. It was voted to recommend to the Conven- tion the election of 14 new active members and one allied member; they have made formal application, paid their annual dues, and received the endorsement of the local vice-president of the N.C.A.A. in each case. 10. Treasurer's Report. The Treasurer reported a balance car- ried forward this year of $6,056.45. The accounts were referred for audit to Messrs. Larson, Dolley, and Mercer. Full details will appear in the Proceedings, to be published in a few weeks. Annual Convention ~The Convention began Thursday morning, December 29, with a joint session of the N.C. A.A., and the Football Coaches Associa- 2 tion. ‘The speakers were President Owens, of the N.C.A.A., President Stuhldreher of the Football Coaches, and Mr. Branch Rickey, Vice-President of the St. Louis National Baseball Club. These addresses will appear in full in the Proceedings, to be pub- lished in a few weeks. Round Table Conference On Thursday afternoon a round table conference, intended pri- marily for the smaller colleges, was held under the chairmanship of Mr. Bilheimer, of Gettysburg College, on the topic: ‘What methods can the smaller colleges pursue in order to promote confi- dence and a better understanding among competing institutions in intercollegiate sports?’’ Formal speeches were made by H. A. Scott, representing the physical directors, George H. Hummell, trustee of Gettysburg College, representing the alumni, President T. J. Davies, of Colorado College, representing the faculties, and Alfred R. Ferguson, a recent graduate of Wooster College, giving the view- point of the undergraduate participant in intercollegiate contests. A number of valuable suggestions were made in informal speeches. A full stenographic report will be published and distributed to members, along with the Proceedings. Business Session Before the opening of the business meeting, the delegates listened with much pleasure to an address by Mr. Warren Brown, sports editor of the Chicago Herald-Examiner, on the problems of inter- collegiate sports from a newspaper man’s point of view. ‘There followed a number of interesting suggestions from the floor of which a stenographic report was made which will appear in the Proceedings. Major Griffith, honorary president, was in the chair. The closed session was held afterwards, with President Owens presiding. The following business was transacted. 1. New Members Elected. (a) To active membership: St. John’s University (N. Y.); Presbyterian College (S., C.); Kala- mazoo College (Mich.); Holy Cross College (Mass.); Yankton College (S. Dak.); University of Santa Clara (Cal.); Gonzaga University (Wash.); N. W. Missouri State Teachers College; George Pepperdine College (Cal.); Shippensburg State Teachers College (Pa.) ; Muhlenberg College (Pa.) ; American International College (Mass.) ; Western Maryland College; Washington College (Md.). (b) To allied membership: Mountain States Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. 2. Change in By-Laws. Due notice having been given, it was voted to amend Section 2 of Article III by omitting the words “from its members”, thus permitting members of the Executive Committee to be selected from persons not members of the Council. 3 3. Treasurer's Report. The report of the Treasurer, duly audited, and showing a balance on hand of $6,056.45, was accepted, adopted, and ordered on file. 4. Place of Meeting in 1939 and 1940. It was voted to refer to the Executive Committee with power decision. as to the place of meeting of the Conventions of the next two years. 5. Reports of Special Committees. (a) Mr. Frank McCormick outlined the plans of his committee to try to raise $100,000 from the colleges for the 1940 Olympics. (b) Professor Aigler reported on the efforts of his committee to relieve the colleges from paying the Federal Admissions Tax to games. In view of the adverse decision of the U. S. Supreme Court in the matter, he moved the discharge of his committee, which was voted. (c) In the absence of Mr. Garland, chairman, President Owens told the delegates about the National Collegiate Tennis Tournament successfully con- ducted last summer, in codperation with the U. S. Lawn ‘Tennis Association. (d) Mr. Payseur recommended, on behalf of the committee on conducting a National Collegiate Golf ‘Tournament, that the N.C. A. A. take over from the undergraduate Intercollegi- ate Golf Association supervision and control of the tournament. The report was accepted and adopted, and President Owens was authorized to appoint a committee to ‘carry out the details. (e) In the absence of Chairman Olsen, Professor St. John reported on the plans for a National Collegiate Basketball Tournament this year, the best team from districts 1-4, selected by competition, to be matched in final competition with the champion team of districts 5-8. The personnel of the general committee and of the selection committees will be found later in this Bulletin. (f) Professor Badger told of the conferences held by our committee with a com- mittee representing organized professional baseball on the subject of contracts between undergraduates and professional baseball teams, and read an agreement which has been drawn up and agreed to by both parties, subject to certain possible modifications before signing. ‘The Convention voted its approval in principle with the agreement, and our committee was continued. (g) Mr. Bilheimer reported progress for the committee on the activities of the smaller colleges. 6. Telegram to General Pierce. ‘The Secretary was directed to send to Honorary President Pierce a telegram conveying the affectionate regards of the Association, and best wishes for the New Year. 7. Committee on Publicity. In view of the unfavorable publicity given to the colleges in certain quarters in the matter of inter- collegiate competition, Professor Badger moved that the president appoint a committee of not more than three to stimulate and dis- seminate information with respect to the basic values in inter- collegiate athletics, and to the aggressive work that is being done by universities and colleges to keep their sports on an amateur basis. 4 8. Election of Officers. Professor Clevenger, for the Nominating Committee, presented a list of officers for 1939, which was unanimously approved: President, Professor William B. Owens, Stanford University. Secretary-Treasurer, Professor Frank W. Nicolson, Wesleyan University. Vice-presidents : Dean L. K. Neidlinger, Dartmouth College, 1st District. Professor P. O. Badger, New York University, 2nd District. Professor N. W. Dougherty, University of Tennessee, 3rd Dis- trict. Professor L. W. St. John, Ohio State University, 4th District. Dr. F. H. Ewerhardt, Washington University, 5th District. Professor J. C. Dolley, University of Texas, 6th District. 'Professor A. N. Sorenson, Utah Agr. College, 7th District. Professor H. C. Willett, University of Southern California, 8th District. The vice-presidents met after the Convention adjourned and elected the following members at large of the Council: C. E. Bil- heimer, Gettysburg College, President T. J. Davies, Colorado Col- lege, H. H. King, Kansas State College, Professor E. L,. Larson, University of Arizona, Professor C. C. May, University of Wash- ington, Professor IT. N. Metcalf, University of Chicago, and Pro- fessor S. C. Palmer, Swarthmore College. Also the following mem- _ bers of the Executive Committee, to serve with the President and the Secretary: .P. O.. Badger, W:'J. Bingham, T. J. Davies, F. H. Ewerhardt, R. A. Fetzer, L. W. St. John, and H. C. Willett. The Executive Committee will meet in Chicago March 11, 1939. N.C. A. A. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE H. G. Orsen, Ohio State University, Chairman General Committee H. H. Salmon, Jr., New York, N. Y. W. S. Chandler, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. John Bunn, Stanford University, Stanford University, Calif. Dr. F. C. Allen, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas. Selection Committees District No. 1—Wesley Fesler, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. (Chairman) ; Sumner Dole, Connecticut State College, Storrs, Conn.; Osborne G. Cowles, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H. District No. 2—William McK. Barber, New York, N. Y. (Chair- man) ; Everett Morris, Herald Tribune, New York, N. Y.; H. Jam- ison Swarts, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. District No. 3—Curtis Parker, Centenary College, Shreveport, La. 5 (Chairman); Kenneth Gregory, Atlanta, Ga.; Roy M. Mundorff, Georgia School of Technology, Atlanta, Ga. District No. 4—Dr. Walter E. Meanwell, Madison, Wisconsin (Chairman) ; Paul D. Hinkle, Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind. ; Arthur C. Lonborg, Northwestern University, Evanston, III. District No. 5—Forrest C. Allen, University of Kansas, Law- rence, Kansas (Chairman) ; Clyde E. McBride, Kansas City, Mo.; George R. Edwards, University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo.; John C. Truesdale, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa. District No. 6—James W. St. Clair, Southern Methodist Uni- versity, Dallas, Texas (Chairman); D. X. Bible, University of Texas, Austin, Texas; George White, Dallas News, Dallas, Texas. District No. 7—W. A. Witte, University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming (Chairman) ; Vadal Peterson, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah; Louis H. Mahoney, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado. . District No. 8—John W. Bunn, Stanford University, Stanford University, Calif. (Chairman) ; other members to be added. RULES COMMITTEES FOR 1939 For football, basketball, and track the figures 132;' 3, and:4 before the name of a member of the committee indicate that he is to serve one, two, three, or four years, beginning this year. Association Football Douglas Stewart, University of Pennsylvania, Chairman; Burnham M. Dell, Princeton University ; Robert Dunn, Swarth- more College; Walter E. McCloud, Trinity College. Advisory Committee: H. W. Clark, Lafayette College; A. W. Marsh, Amherst College; N. M. Fleming, Penn State College; J. H. Nichols, Oberlin College. Baseball L. C. Boles, Wooster College, Chairman; W. J. Disch, Uni- versity of Texas; Dorsett Graves, University of Washington; Floyd Stahl, Harvard University. Advisory Committee: H. J. Stegeman, University of Georgia; R. L. Fisher, University of Michigan; Samuel Barry, University of Southern California. Basketball H. H. Salmon, Jr., 2nd District, Chairman; Oswald ‘Tower, Andover Academy, Editor; James A. Naismith, University of Kansas, Life Member; (1) John Bunn, 8th District; (2) Sumner A. Dole, 1st District; (2) Forrest C. Allen, 5th District; (3) Curtis Parker, 3rd District; James St. Clair, 6th District; (4) Harold G. Olsen, 4th District ; Forrest Cox, 7th District. 6 Boxing W. H. Cowell, University of New Hampshire, Chairman; I. F. Toomey, University of California (at Davis) ; Commander O. O. Kessing, U. S. Naval Academy; C. P. Schott, Penn State College; T. M. Carruthers, University of Virginia; Claude Simons, Tulane University; W. J. Blackwenn, University of Wisconsin; Captain E. J. McGraw, U. S. Military Academy ; G. E. Little, Rutgers College. Fencing Malcolm Farmer, Yale University, Chairman; Hugh V. Ales- sandroni, Columbia University; Jene Gelas, Hamilton College; René Peroy, Harvard University ; Herman Hettinger, University of Pennsylvania. Advisory Committee: A. A. Auennheimer, University of Washington ; George H. Breed, New York Fencers’ Club; Clovis Deladrier, U. S. Naval Academy; Dr. Frank Riebel, Ohio State University. Football Walter Okeson, Lehigh University, Chairman; W. S. Lang- ford, New York City, Secretary; A. A. Stagg, College of the Pacific, Life Member; (1) W. J. Bingham, 1st District; George Veenker, 5th District; (2) W. A. Alexander, 3rd District; F. H. Yost, 4th District; (3) W. O. Hunter, 8th District; D. X. Bible, 6th District; (4) W. G. Crowell, 2nd District; L. Mahoney, 7th District. Gymnastics D. L. Hoffer, University of Chicago, Chairman; C. W. Gray- don, Flushing, N. Y.; Maximilian Younger, ‘Temple University ; C. B. Hollingworth, U.C. L. A. Advisory Committee: Harry Maloney, Stanford University ; Christopher A. Beling, Newark, U. J.; R. K. Cutler, University of Oregon; Ray Heidloff, University of Virginia. Ice Hockey Albert I. Prettyman, Hamilton College, Chairman; Louis F. Keller, University of Minnesota; L. K. Neidlinger, Dartmouth College; Arnold Eddy, University of Southern California; John Harmon, Boston University. Advisory Committee: Rev. F. H. Sill, O.H.C., Kent School; Gerald Hallock III, Princeton University ; Asa Bushnell, Prince- ton University; Lieut. M. S. Carter, U. S. Military Academy; Clark Hodder, Harvard University; A. Barr Snively, Jr., Wil- liams College. 7 Lacrosse H. J. Rockafeller, Rutgers University, Chairman; Roy Sim- mons, Syracuse University ; John Faber, University of Maryland, Avery Blake, Swarthmore College; G. W. Shaffer, Johns Hop- kins University. Advisory Committee: L. B. Johnston, Dartmouth College; R. D. Root, Yale University ; Frank W. Candee, State College of Washington; Atherton Middleton, University of Pennsylvania. Swimming R. J. H. Kiphuth, Yale University, Chairman; A. E. Eilers, Washington University; F. W. Luehring, University of Pennsyl- vania; Fred Cady, University of Southern California; Michael Peppe, Ohio State University; L. L. Forsythe, National High School Federation. Advisory Committee: Ernest Brandsten, Stanford University ; David Armbruster, State University of Iowa; Radford McCor- mick, College of the City of New York; G. P. Doherty, Uni- versity of Delaware; E. TT. Kennedy, Columbia University; Arthur Adamson, Texas A. & M. College; H. C. McCurdy, Wes- leyan University; John Miller, Mercersburg Academy; Neils Thorpe, University of Minnesota; E. M. McGillivray, University of Chicago. Track K..L. Wilson, Chairman; (1) Franklin P. Johnson, 5th Dis- trict; Brutus Hamilton, 8th District;.(2) Fred Tootell, 1st Dis- trict; Emmett A. Brunson, 6th District; (3) Wilbur Hutsell, 3rd District ; J. E. Irish, 7th District; (4) E. C. Hayes, 4th District; Charles D. Werner, 2nd District. Wrestling R. G. Clapp, University of Nebraska, Chairman; Dr. J. A. Rockwell, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; E. G. Schroe- der, State University of Iowa; C. F. Foster, Princeton Uni- versity; P. E. Wiggins, High School Federation; Col. H. M. Reed, Virginia Military Institute; Sherman Couch, University of Utah. Advisory Committee: E. C. Gallagher, Oklahoma A. & M.; R. J. McLean, University of Texas; H. A. Stone, University of California; Richard K. Cole, Brown University; Austin Bishop, University of Pennsylvania; Julius Wagner, Colorado State College. THE N.C. A. A. NEWS BULLETIN VOL. VIII, NO. 2 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. MAY 1939 = Edited by the Secretary, and published from time to time to keep the members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association informed as to the business of the Organization. MEETING OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee met at the Hotel Sherman, Chicago, on Saturday, March 11, with all members present except Secretary- Treasurer Nicolson who was unable to attend on account of illness. Others present through part of the session were: Frank G. McCor- mick, Chairman N.C.A.A. Olympic Finance Committee; K. L. Wilson, Chairman, Track Rules Committee; and C. E. Bilheimer, Chairman of the Committee on the Smaller Colleges. 1. It was voted to hold the N.C. A. A. Cross-country Champion- ship at Michigan State College, East Lansing, Michigan, on Novem- ber 27, 1939. 2. Approval was voted of the selection of Franklin and Marshall Collese, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as the site ef the N.C. A.A. Wrestling Championships to be held on March 17 and 18, 1939. Approval was voted of the appointment of Professor C. W. Mayser of Franklin and Marshall College as the third member of the N.C. A. A. Eligibility Committee to pass upon eligibility matters in connection with the Wrestling Championships. 3. The appointment of John A. Thomas (Yale) to membership on the Advisory Committee on Hockey was confirmed. 4. It was voted to hold the 1940 N.C.A.A. Track and Field Meet at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the exact dates to be announced later. As has already been announced, the 1939 Meet will be held on June 16 and 17 at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. 5. President Owens reported that he had received a letter from W. H. Cowell, Chairman of the Boxing Rules Committee relative to the question of the payment of expenses of Rules Committee members. After a thorough discussion, the following resolution was adopted: “Resolved: that the National Collegiate Athletic Association shall pay the expenses of members of its several Rules Com- mittees for one Rules Committee meeting each year, such committee meeting to be held at the time of and at the site of the national meet or championship in that sport with which the committee is identified ; and that, in such instances, the expenses shall be paid from the income of the meet or tournament.” 6. A discussion was held relative to the whole matter of finances of the Association. As the outcome of this discussion, the president was empowered to appoint a special committee of three, to be known as the Finance Committee, to study the whole matter of the Asso- ciation’s finances and to bring in a report with definite recommenda- tions at the next meeting of the Executive Committee. President Owens subsequently appointed the following men to serve on the Finance Committee. Director W. J. Bingham, Harvard University ; Professor H. C. Willett, University of Southern California ; Professor Philip O. Badger, New York University, Chairman. 7. Frank G. McCormick, Chairman of the N.C. A. A. Olympic Finance Committee made a brief report on the functioning of his committee. He submitted a plan under which it is proposed that each member college select one football game on its schedule during the coming fall at which ten cents will be added to the price of the ticket ; such amount raised to be contributed to the fund which the N.C. A.A. is expected to raise to assist in the financing of the teams for the 1940 Olympic Games. The Executive Committee voted approval of the principle of the plan as described by Chairman Mc- Cormick. It is understood that the N.C. A.A. Olympic Finance Committee will very shortly send out a letter covering this subject to all member institutions. 8. President Owens read a letter which he had received from Leon M. Schoonmaker, suggesting that an official letter go forward from the N.C. A.A. to the President of the United States, request- ing that consideration be given to naming a new United States naval vessel after the late Lieutenant George C. Calnan, U.S.N. Lieuten- ant Calnan, who died in the crash of the U.S.S. Akron, April 3-4, 1933, was Captain of the United States Fencing team in the 1932 Olympic Games and was selected from among all of the United States athletes to carry the Olympic torch in connection with the opening ceremonies. ‘The committee voted to empower President Owens to write such a letter to the President of the United States. 9. The Committee considered the matter referred to it by the action taken at the December, 1938, Convention, namely, the request from the National College Trainers Association to become affiliated with the N.C. A.A. The Committee voted to empower President Owens to write this Association a letter expressing our interest in their organization and urging them to attend the open meetings of the N.C. A.A. No direct affiliation was approved. 10. It was voted that a revised draft be made of Section 4, Article ITI, of the constitution dealing with allied membership in the Association, and submitted to the Executive Committee for further consideration; the thought being that this section could be worded in such a way as to make it possible to admit to allied mem- bership in the Association such associations and groups as the National College Trainers Association seeking affiliation with the N.C. AvA, 11. In connection with affairs dealing with the conduct of the N.C.A.A. Intercollegiate Golf Championship, President Owens reported that President A. M. Reid of the United States Golf Asso- ciation had appointed Jess W. Sweetser chairman of the latter’s Committee on Intercollegiate Affairs, such committee to cooperate with the N. CA. A. President Owens reported that he had appointed the following men to serve as the N.C. A.A. Golf Committee for 1939: Mr. James Hagan, Director of Athletics, University of Pitts- burgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ; Professor L. C. Boles, Director of Athletics, College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio; Mr. Ben Thomson, Golf Coach, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut ; Mr. Edward M. Twiggs, Golf Coach, Stanford University, Stanford University, California ; Mr. Ted Payseur, Golf Coach, Northwestern University, Evans- ton, Illinois ; Mr. Jess W. Sweetser, Treasurer, United States Golf Associa- tion, 73 East 57th Street, New York, N. Y.; Mr. Paul Leslie, 3711 State Street Drive, New Orleans, Lousi- ana; (Past President of the Undergraduate Golf Associa- tion. ) Mr. Charles Evans, Jr., 231 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois. (Chairman) 12. The following personnel was appointed to serve as the Com- mittee to Nominate Rules Committees (subject to confirmation by Professor Thomas E.. French) : Professor Thomas E. French, Ohio State University, Chairman ; First District—Ray Oosting, Trinity College ; Second District—Dean E. LeRoy Mercer, University of Penn- sylvania ; Third District—Dr. Wilbur C. Smith, Tulane University ; Fourth District—Dr. J. H. Nichols, Oberlin College; Fifth District—Professor C. L. Brewer, University of Missouri; Sixth District—Professor E. L,. Larson, University of Arizona; Seventh District—Professor C. L. Eckel, University of Colo- rado; Eighth District—Director J. F. Bohler, State College of Wash- ington. 13. The following personnel was appointed to constitute the Committee to Nominate Officers of the Association: Director H. W. Clark, Lafayette College, Second District, Chairman ; First District—Professor H. S. Wood, Wesleyan University ; Third District—Director Norton Pritchett, University of Vir- ginia ; Fourth District—Director Ralph H. Young, Michigan State College ; f Fifth District—Director J. B. Miller, University of Tulsa; Sixth District—Professor J. S. McIntosh, Southern Methodist University ; Seventh District—Professor A. C. Nelson, University of Den- ver ; Eighth District—Professor C. C. May, University of Wash- ington. 14. The following personnel was appointed to serve as the Com- mittee on Eligibility : Professor Thomas E. French, Ohio State University, Chairman ; Professor H. H. King, Kansas State University. In addition, the following personnel was appointed as additional members of the Committee on Eligibility to deal with eligibility questions arising in connection with the conduct of National Col- legiate Athletic Association championship meets or tournaments in particular sports: Wrestling—Professor C. W. Mayser, Franklin and Marshall College ; Track—Professor H. C. Willett, University of Southern Cali- fornia; Swimming—Professor R. W. Aigler, University of Michigan ; Boxing—Dr. William F. Lorenz, University of Wisconsin ; Cross Country—Professor R. C. Huston, Michigan State Col- lege; Basketball—Professor O. F. Long, Northwestern University ; Tennis—Dean FE. LeRoy Mercer, University of Pennsylvania. 15. It was voted to hold the next Annual Convention in Los Angeles on Friday and Saturday, December 29 and 30, 1939. It was voted to hold the 1940 Annual Convention in New York City. 16. It was voted to hold the next meeting of the Executive Com- mittee at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago on Saturday, September 16, 1939. It is possible that a meeting may be called earlier, perhaps in June. 17. The Executive Committee established the following ruling, namely : That in the case of a college or university conducting a branch or branches which maintain athletic plants and athletic teams separate from the parent institution, such branches shall be regarded as independent institutions for purposes of mem- bership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. 18. It was voted to install a plaque in the National Baseball Museum and Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, New York, such plaque not to exceed $50.00 in cost, the purpose being to commemorate the part which intercollegiate baseball has played in the development and growth of the game. 19. President Owens has appointed as the Committee on Public Relations, authorized by the last Convention: Major J. L. Griffith, Chairman; Professor Philip O. Badger, New York University; and President Thurston J. Davies, Colorado College. Puiiip O. BADGER, Acting Secretary. REPORT OF THE N.C. A. A. CROSS COUNTRY RUN November 21, 1938, at Michigan State College East Lansing, Mich. Nov. 22, 1938 Mr. Kenneth L. Wilson, Chairman, N.C. A. A. Track and Field Rules Committee, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. I am pleased to enclose a program and results for the N.C. A.A. Run held yesterday. At our coaches meeting we organized the National Collegiate Cross-country Coaches Association and elected the following officers, holding office for 1938-39. President—Chas. D. Werner, Pennsylvania State College Vice-President—E. C. Hayes, Indiana University Secretary—Lauren P. Brown, Michigan State College ‘Treasurer—Franklin P. Johnson, Drake University It was the sense of the coaches present that the officers should be chosen from among the active cross-country coaches and should hold office for only one year, at which time a new set of officers would be elected. The coaches also recommended that the National Collegiate Ath- letic Association grant Michigan State College the privilege of hold- ing the second annual N.C. A.A. Cross-country Run over their four mile course on Monday, Nov. 27, 1939. It was pointed out that the I.C.A.A.A.A. Cross-country Run would be held on Monday, November 20, next year and it was recom- mended that steps be taken now to suggest to the various conferences throughout the United States who hold Cross-country Champion- ships that the date of their 1939 run be one week in advance of the N.C. A. A. meet, or after the N.C.A.A. meet. It was felt that the Southern Colleges might be able to hold their meet the following week. After the above business was disposed of, the evening was given over to the discussion of cross-country running and all coaches present participated in the discussion. Sid. Robinson, the assistant cross-country coach at Indiana, gave a very interesting discussion on fatigue, from a scientific standpoint. His presentation of the subject was so thorough and complete that the coaches requested him to give a similar talk in connection with the 1939 cross-country coaches meeting. It was further suggested that he have his material ready for distribution in mimeograph form. Sid. has agreed to do this and I know that every coach who attends the 1939 meeting is going to have a real treat in store for him. In round figures the trophies and medals cost $150.00. The coaches banquet, entry blanks, programs, mailing, etc. cost another $100.00 in round figures. I will send a complete financial statement to you when it is ready. From all indications the meet was a success as the weather was extremely good. There were a few things that we learned from experience and as a result we will be able to run off a much better meet next year. The spectators and coaches were informed of the progress of the race by the college short wave radio station. Very cordially yours, RatpH H. Youne, Director of Athletics. 1940 OLYMPIC FINANCES Nineteen-forty is an Olympic Year. The XII Olympiad will be held at Helsinki, Finland, July 20 to August 4, 1940, and the winter games will be held at St. Moritz, Switzerland, in February, 1940. The National Collegiate Athletic Association which now has a 50% representation on the American Olympic Committee must assume its proportionate share of the burden of the raising of funds for the American Olympic Team. The drive for funds through the educa- tional institutions has the approval of the N.C.A.A., and this worthy project should receive the support of the organized educa- tional institutions. The methods of raising funds open to the educational institutions are preferably as follows: 1. Direct contribution from athletic funds. (These contributions should be anticipated in establishing budgets for the coming year.) By holding benefit athletic events. By personal contributions from coaching or teaching staff. By contributions from the student group. By the purchase of various types of Olympic insignia. By holding Olympic trials. Dt a Chairmen to codperate with the Committee are being appointed in each state, and announcement of the full committee will be made by special bulletin within a short time. Athletic directors and coaches are urged to cooperate with committeemen in formulating plans for the drive which will begin with the opening of the scholastic year in the fall of 1939. All colleges and universities are urged to con- sider the possibility of attaching 10c. to the price of the tickets to one major football game as an Olympic contribution. The goal of the Olympic Finance Committee is $100,000.00. Frank G. McCormick, Chairman N.C.A.A. Finance Committee. THE N.C. A. A. NEWS BULLETIN VOL. VII, NO. 4 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. DECEMBER 1939 Edited by the Secretary, and published from time to time to keep the members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association informed as to the business of the Organization. PROGRAM OF THE THIRTY-FOURTH ANNUAL CONVENTION Friday, December 29th 10 A. M. Joint Meeting with Coaches’ Association. 2:30 P. M. General Meeting of the Convention. The program this year will be devoted entirely to a considera- tion of the work of the Association and the proposals of the Executive Committee for amendment of the Constitution. The President’s address will be in the nature of a report on Association activities. Several special committee reports will be presented at this session. 7:00 P. M. Council (Dinner) meeting. Saturday, December 30th 10:00 A. M. Business meeting of the Association, for con- sideration of constitutional amendments and committee reports. 2:30 P. M. Business meeting—continued. Norse:—It is hoped that all delegates will carefully study the material contained in this Bulletin and come prepared to participate in the discussions. Also please bring a copy of this Bulletin with you for reference in voting. The following announcement regarding arrangements for the annual meeting of the N.C. A.A. to be held in Los Angeles during the last week of December is reprinted from the October Bulletin. The American Association of Football Coaches will also meet in 1 Los Angeles during that same week. Announcements concerning the meeting for coaches will come from that organization. Time: Friday and Saturday, December 29 and 30, 1939. Place: The Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, California. Accommodations: ‘The Biltmore Hotel will provide adequate assembly and conference rooms for the two associations, and will also reserve a large number of single and double rooms for dele- gates. Write the hotel direct for reservations stating, “for the N.C. A. A. Convention.” The rates are $4.50 a day, European plan, for single room with bath, and $7.00 a day for double room with twin beds and bath, from December 25 to 30, inclusive. Before the 25th and after the 30th the rates will be $6.00 a day single and $8.00 a day double. The local committee on arrangements will be glad to furnish information regarding rates in other near by hotels, if requested to do so. Railway Schedules and Rates: 'The following schedules and rates for train travel to Los Angeles have been furnished by local railway representatives. For additional information, see your local agent. From CHICAGO. At&SF CRI&P-SP C&NW-——UP Schedule 1. Lv. Chicago 10:00 A.M. 10:15 A.M. 10:30 A.M.—Mon., Dec. 25th Ar. Los Angeles 8:15 P.M. 7330 PM. 8:45 P.M.—Wed., Dec. 27th” Schedule 2. A. B. ae Lv. Chicago 8:45 P.M. 8:50 P.M. 10:20 P.M.—Mon., Dec. 25th Ar. Los Angeles 7:00 A.M. 7:10 A.M. 8:35 A.M.—Thur., Dec. 28th Schedule 1 provides both standard and tourist class. Schedule 2 provides both tourist and chair car class. A denotes the “Scour’, B denotes the “CALIFORNIAN”, and C denotes the “CHALLENGER”. RATES Standard Tourist Chair Car Chicago to Los Angeles and return: $90.30 $74.00 $65.00 Lower berth round trip $33.10 $17.90 From St. Lours WAB-ATSF MP-RI-SP WAB-UP Schedule 3. Ly. St. Lotis 4:05 P.M. 4:10 P.M. 1:40 P.M.—Mon., Dec. 25th Ar. Los Angeles 8:15 P.M 7:30 P.M. 8:45 P.M.—Wed., Dec. 27th Schedule 4. A B Gs Lv. St Louis “Tis PM “150 Pan 40s oe Des Osh Ar. Los Angeles 7:00 A.M. 7:10 A.M. 8:35 A.M.—Thur., Dec. 28th Schedule 3 provides both standard and tourist class. Schedule 4 provides combination standard-tourist class and coach class. A denotes connection with the “Scour’ and B with the “CarrrorNIAN” at Kansas City. C denotes connection with “CHALLENGER” at Denver. RATES Standard Tourist Chair Car St. Louis to Los Angeles and return: $85.60 $70.10 $61.60 Lower berth round trip $31.50 $20.00 From NEw ORLEANS Sie SP Schedule 5 Lv. New Orleans, La. 11:00 A.M. 11:00 P.M.—Mon., Dec. 25th Ar. Los Angeles 4:30 P.M. —Wed., Dec. 27th 7:30 A.M.—Thur., Dec. 28th Provide both standard, tourist, and chair car class. RatEs Standard Tourist Chair Car New Orleans to Los Angeles and return: $89.25 $73.30 $64.40 Lower berth round trip $29.40 $14.70 Travel Groups: It has been suggested that the pleasure of the cross country journey might be greatly enhanced if groups of dele- gates should travel together. It is also possible that groups may be able to secure better rates than those quoted above. To facilitate the organization of such groups, President Owens has requested the following, who are located at several important points of departure, to take charge of arrangements for group travel. Write to them, if you want to join a group. New York City: Professor P. O. Badger, New York University ; Chicago: Major J. L. Griffith, Hotel Sherman; New Orleans: Dr. W. C. Smith, Tulane University; Seattle: Professor C. C. May, University of Washington. Program and Special Attractions: Announcements regarding pro- gram and arrangements for various entertainment features will be made later in the N.C. A. A. Bulletin. CoMMITTEE ON Local ARRANGEMENTS W. Ackerman EK. J. Miller Arnold Eddy W. O. Hunter H. C. Willett, Chairman PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION The Executive Committee submits for consideration, and pro- poses for adoption, at the Convention in Los Angeles, December 29th and 30th, 1939, the following revision of the Constitution of the Association, with the following brief comments. I. In large part the revision merely involves a rearrangement of the provisions of the present Constitution and By-laws:—(1) to bring together in one place provisions relating to the same subject, now found in different parts of the Constitution and By-laws; (2) to eliminate some overlapping and some apparent repetition and possible conflict; (3) to incorporate in the Constitution existing administrative practices which are not, at all points, in conformity with the specific provisions of the Constitution; (4) to clarify the language in some parts. II. In addition to the above objectives, which involve only mat- ters of rearrangement without essential substantive change, the pro- 3 posed Constitution includes a number of vitally important sub- stantive changes. These include :—(1) Provisions for the establish- ment of a budget system governing the financial operations of the Association (Anicle: V, Sec. 2; Articie V, Sec. 3, (c) (3) )- (2) A provision establishing a new method of election to active member- ship (Article IV, Sec. 4) ; (3) A provision for termination of mem- bership (Article IV, Sec. 6); (4) A Declaration of Sound Prin- ciples and Practices for Intercollegiate Athletics (Article III) which retains the definition of amateurism and the statement of the spirit of amateurism of the present Constitution (Article VII) but sub- stitutes an affirmative statement of institutional responsibility in place of the specific enumeration of violations (by an athlete) of amateurism. There is appended to each section of the draft of the proposed Constitution, here submitted, an explanatory note, showing the source of the material in each section. The page references in these notes are to the 1938 Proceedings. CONSTITUTION OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ARTICLE I. NAME The name of this organization shall be “The National Collegiate Athletic Association.” (Identical with Article I of the present Constitution, [page 122].) ARTICLE It. PURPOSES The purposes of this Association are: (1) The upholding of the principle of institutional control of, and responsibility for, all collegiate sports. (2) The stimulation and improvement of intramural and intercollegiate athletic sports. (3) The promotion of physical exercise among the students of the educational institutions of the United States. (4) The establishment of a uniform law of amateurism and of princi- ples of amateur sports. (5) The encouragement of the adoption by its constituent members of strict eligibility rules to comply with high standards of scholarship, ama- teur standing, and good sportsmanship. (6) The formulation, copyrighting, and publication of rules of play for the government of collegiate sports. (7) The supervision of the regulation and conduct, by its constituent members, of intercollegiate sports in regional and national collegiate ath- letic contests, and the preservation of collegiate athletic records. (8) In general, the study of the various phases of competitive athletics, physical training, and allied problems, the establishment of standards for amateur sports, and the promotion of the adoption of recommended measures, to the end that the colleges and universities of the United States may maintain their athletic activities on a high plane and may make effi- cient use of sports for character building. (Identical with Article II of the present Constitution, [page 122].) ARTICLE, IIT. DECLARATION OF SOUND PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Intercollegiate athletics should be conducted upon sound principles and with a proper understanding of their relationship to the educational func- tioning of the college or university to constitute an important and useful adjunct of undergraduate life and training. In order that institutions may continue or establish specific policies designed to carry on intercollegiate athletic programs with standards commensurate with the ideals of the Association, the following minimum standards shall be approved specific- ally by the institutions. Section 1. Amateurism. A college athlete should in all respects meet the Association’s definition of an amateur sportsman: “An amateur sportsman is one who engages in sport solely for the physical, mental, or 5 social benefits he derives therefrom, and to whom the sport is nothing more than an avocation.” The Association believes that the spirit of amateurism carries with it all that is included in the definition of an amateur and much more. It stands for a high sense of honor, honesty, fair play, and courtesy. It stoops to no petty technicalities and refuses to twist or avoid the rules of play, or to take an unfair advantage of opponents. Intentional violation by an athlete of the laws of eligibility established by the educational institution of which he is a member is a violation of amateurism. Srcrton 2. Control of Athletics. ‘The control and responsibility for the conduct of both intercollegiate and intramural athletics shall in the last analysis be exercised by the institution itself. Section 3. Institutional Responsibility. ‘The institution shall see to it that an athlete is both admitted to college on the same basis as any other student and observes and maintains the same academic standards. Section 4. Aid for the Athlete. a. In the award of scholarship aid and student aid in general, an athlete shall not be discriminated against. b. The award of any scholarship or student aid to an athlete shall be made through the regular agency supervised by the college for the grant- ing of aid to all students. c. No aid shall be awarded to an athlete from college funds except through the regular college channels. d. No athlete shall receive aid other than payment for legitimate em- ployment from athletic funds directly or indirectly. e. No athlete shall be deprived of scholarship or student aid because of failure to compete in intercollegiate athletics. f. Aid extended by the college to athletes shall be awarded on the basis of need without regard to the total amount of aid extended to all students. g. An athlete shall be required in employment to give full and honest return for pay received. h. In the case of an athlete who receives financial aid from any source other than (a) persons on whom he may be naturally dependent for sup- port, or (b) the regularly constituted sources of student aid within his institution, the source of such aid shall be approved or disapproved by the proper college authorities. (This is one of the most important new provisions in the proposed Con- stitution. It incorporates Sections 1 and 2 of Article VII of the present Constitution [page 125], omits the present Section 3 of Article VII which lists specific examples of violations [by the athlete] of the principles stated in the first two sections. The proposed amendment substitutes an affirmative statement of institutional responsibility.) ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Eligibility for Membership. All colleges, universities, and institutions of learning in the United States with acceptable scholastic and athletic standards, are eligible to membership in this Association. (Same as Section 1 of Article III of the present Constitution [page 123] with proposed amendment underlined.) Section 2. Conditions and obligations of membership. The members of this Association severally agree: (1) To supervise and, in so far as may be practicable, to control athletic sports so that they will be administered in accord with the definition of amateurism, the prin- 6 ciples of amateur sport, and the declaration of principles and practices for intercollegiate athletics set forth in this constitution; (2) To establish and preserve high standards of personal honor, eligibility, and fair play. The constituted authorities of each institution shall determine for their institution the methods necessary to uphold the principles of amateurism -and to make effectively operative the declaration of principles and prac- tices for intercollegiate athletics set forth in Article III of this Constitu- tion. The self-government of the constituent institutions shall not be interfered with or questioned, but membership in this Association may be terminated as herein provided. (This incorporates Article V of the present Constitution [page 124] and part of Article VII of the By-laws [page 129], with some revision, and includes a new provision for the termination of membership.) SEctIon 3. Classes of membership. Membership shall be of the following classes: (a) Active. (b) Allied. (c) Associate. (a) Active Members shall consist of colleges and universities duly elected under and conforming to the provisions of this constitution. (b) Allied Members shall consist of athletic conferences of colleges and universities duly elected under and conforming to the provisions of this constitution. (c) Associate Members shall consist of institutions of learning, not included among the colleges and universities eligible to active membership, duly elected under and conforming to the provisions of this constitution. (Incorporates Sections 2 to 5, inclusive, of Article III of the present Constitution [page 123].) Section 4. Election to membership. (a) Active Membership. An institution wishing to become an active member of this Association shall make application to the Secretary on a form prepared by the Secretary, accompanying such application with a check for the annual dues. The Secretary shall refer such application to the Vice-President of the District in which the institution so applying is located, who shall determine the scholastic standards of the applicant as indicated by the rating accorded the institution by the accepted accrediting agency covering that district. If the institution is not on such agency’s accredited list the Vice-President shall so inform the Secretary, and the application shall be disapproved and any dues paid refunded. If the insti- tution is on such agency’s accredited list it shall have satisfied the Asso- ciation’s requirement of “Acceptable Scholastic Standards”, and the Vice- President shall then ask the Association’s active members in the district to express by mail vote their opinion as to whether the applicant meets the requirement of “Acceptable Athletic Standards”. A favorable vote by two-thirds of the institutions voting shall be required for election to mem- bership, provided the total vote cast shall represent at least fifty percent of the total active membership of the district. The votes of the member institutions shall be cast by the faculty ath- letic representative or the faculty athletic committee of the institution. In submitting such applications to vote the Vice-President shall call atten- tion to the conditions and obligations of membership set out in Article IV, Section 2 of this Constitution. (b) Allied and Associate Membership. Election to allied and associate membership requires a majority vote of the delegates present at an annual convention or a majority vote of the Council. (Incorporates Sections 6 and 7 of Article III of the present Constitution [page 123] and adds a provision establishing a new method of election to active membership. ) Section 5. Annual Dues of Members. The annual dues of each active member shall be twenty-five dollars. The annual dues of associate members shall be ten dollars. The annual dues of allied members shall be twenty-five dollars, but no dues shall be required of an allied member when all of its constituents are active members of this Association. (Incorporates Article V of the present By-laws [page 129]. The pro- visions as to allied members is changed to require payment of dues unless all the constituents are active members.) Section 6. Termination of membership. (a) The membership of any member failing to maintain acceptable scholastic or athletic standards may be terminated by the vote of two- thirds of the delegates present at an annual convention, provided notice of intention to move such termination is given in writing to the Secre- tary ninety days prior to the Convention and provided such notice is in- cluded in the official notice of the convention. (b) The membership of any member failing to pay the annual dues for two successive years shall be terminated. (This is a new and important provision submitted by the Executive Committee after careful and long consideration. Subdivision (b)_ states the existing practice though it is not expressed in the present Constitution or By-laws.) ’ AREI CLE UN: ORGANIZATION A. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION. Section 1. Council. The government and general direction of the affairs of the Association in the interim between Conventions shall be committed to a Council which shall be elected at the annual Convention of the Association for a term of one year. The Council shall be constituted as follows: (a) One representative from each of the eight geographical districts— to be elected from the Faculty. (b) Seven members at large—to be elected by the Council. (c) The president and the secretary-treasurer as ex-officio members. For the transaction of business, a quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the Council. The Sai shall meet as follows: (1) Immediately after election. (2) At the time of the annual convention, prior to the business session thereof. (3) At such other times as the president may direct. (Incorporates, with some modification, Article III of the present By- laws [page 127].) Section 2. Executive Committee. An Executive Committee of seven shall be elected by the Council immediately following the close of the annual convention, to serve for one year under the general instructions of the Council. The president and the Secretary-Treasurer shall be ex-officio members of the Executive Committee. For the transaction of business a quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall represent the Council and is empowered to transact the business and direct the affairs of the Association, during the period between conventions. It may transact such part of said busi- ness as it may deem wise, by correspondence—such action, however, to be noted by the Secretary in his minutes and reported to the Council and the 8 Association at the annual convention or any prior meeting. It shall adopt a budget for the current fiscal year as soon after the close of the business session of each annual convention as possible. It shall render a report of its proceedings to the Council prior to the business session of the annual convention. The Executive Committee, prior to the annual convention, shall appoint a committee to nominate officers, and a committee on committees, who shall report to the convention, through the Council, nominees for officers and for the committees of the Association, respectively, for the ensuing year. In case of a vacancy occurring among the officers of the Association, on the Council, the Executive Committee, or other Committees of the Association, the Executive Committee by a majority vote may fill the vacancy. The person so elected shall serve until the next annual conven- tion following his election. (This states the existing practice. It vests some authority in the Execu- tive Committee, which under the existing Constitution and By-laws is apparently vested in the Council, but which the Council cannot effectively exercise in the period between Conventions. It incorporates Section 2 of Article III of the By-laws [page 127] and portions of Article IV of the By-laws [page 128] and Section 4 of Article III of the By-laws [page 128]. It is an endeavor to state in one place the functions and powers of the Executive Committee. Note particularly the new provisions relating to the budget.) SECTION 3. Officers. (a) Designation of Officers. The officers of this Association shall consist of a president, eight vice- presidents (one from each athletic district), and a secretary-treasurer. (b) Election of Officers. ’ The officers of the Association shall be elected at the business session of the annual Convention. (c) Duties of Officers. (1) President. The President shall preside at the meetings of the Association, the Executive Committee, and the Council. He shall call a meeting of the Council or of the Executive Committee whenever neces- sary, and a meeting of the Association when requested in writing by ten or more of the active members. ‘The President shall call a meeting of the District Vice-Presidents immediately following their election at the annual Convention and discuss their duties with them. In the absence of the President, or in case he is incapacitated from serving, one of the Vice- Presidents to be chosen by him (or in case of the President’s disability, by the Executive Committee), shall take his place and perform his duties. (2) Vice-Presidents. Each Vice-President shall represent the President in his district. He shall act as an arbitrator, to whom charges and rumors of infraction within his district of the provisions of this constitution may be referred. He shall appoint an advisory committee of three or more to assist in the performance of his duties. He shall carefully observe the conduct of intercollegiate athletics within his district and shall render a report in writing to the annual convention on the conditions of athletics in his district, with such suggestions and recommendations as he deems advisable. He shall determine the eligibility of applicants for membership within his district as provided in Article IV, Section 4 of this Constitu- tion, and shall perform such other duties as the President may designate. (3) Secretary-Treasurer. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep records of the meetings of the Association, the Council, and the Executive Com- mittee. He shall report to the Association at each annual convention the proceedings of the Executive Committee and the Council during the pre- ceding year. He shall print such matter as the Association, the Council, or the Executive Committee may direct. 9 He shall have charge of all funds of the Association, and shall submit at the annual convention a detailed report of all receipts and disburse- ments, during the preceding fiscal year ending November thirtieth, which, after being audited, shall be printed in the annual Proceedings. ‘This re- port shall be in such form as to facilitate a comparison of the items of income and expenditure in connection with the various activities of the Association during the fiscal year just concluded, with the corresponding items for the preceding year. He shall present a proposed operating budget for the ensuing year at the business session of the Annual Convention for the information of the members and for purposes of general discussion. The Executive Com- mittee shall adopt a budget for the then current fiscal year at its first meeting after the close of the business session of the Convention. (Incorporates Article I of the By-laws [page 126]. Subdivision (b) is new but merely enacts the existing practice. Subdivision (c) Duties of Officers: incorporates Article II of the By-laws [page 126] with amend- ments suggested by the Executive Committee to clarify the statement of duties. In subdivision (2) the statement of duties of the Vice-Presidents is revised to fit existing practice, omitting some provisions which in prac- tice have not been observed because not feasible. Note particularly sub- division (3) relating to the Secretary-Treasurer, which incorporates new provisions relating to the budget.) B. District ORGANIZATION. SEcTION 2. For the purpose of facilitating the work of this Association, the United States shall be divided into eight athletic districts as follows: 1. Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut. 2. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia. 3. Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina, South So sbobs Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama, lorida. 4. Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota. 5. Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma. 6. Texas, Arizona, Arkansas. 7. Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Montana. 8. California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada. (Incorporates Article IV of the present Constitution [page 123].) ARTICEBR VA: MEETINGS Section 1. Annual Convention. There shall be an annual convention of this Association during the last week of December or the first week of January, at such time and place as the Council may determine. SEcTION 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Association may be called by a majority vote of the Council, or by the President when requested in writing by ten or more active members. SEcTION 3. Quorum. Thirty universities or colleges represented as prescribed in this constitu- tion shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business of the Asso- ciation. 10 Section 4. Representation at Meeting. Each active and allied member shall be entitled to one vote and may be represented at the annual convention and at special meetings by from one to three accredited delegates. Each associate member shall be entitled to one delegate without voting power. Members as well as non-member institutions are authorized to send visiting delegates who shall be without voting power and shall not actively participate in the business proceedings of the sAssociation. Section 5. Certification and Voting of Delegates. Delegates shall be certified to the Secretary as entitled to represent the member in question by the proper executive officers of their institutions or organizations. In case an active or allied member is represented by more than one delegate each delegate shall be entitled to cast a fractional vote which shall be in proportion to the number of delegates present representing his institution or organization. Whenever the Association takes a formal ballot, either written or viva voce, on any question, the names of the delegates as they vote will be checked by the Committee on Credentials in order to verify the authority of the voter. Only accredited and not visiting delegates may vote, and not more than three representatives of either an active or an allied mem- ber may share in a proportional vote as defined in the preceding para- graph. Voting by proxy is not allowed. The same delegate may represent both an active and an allied member (that is, a college and a conference) on presenting proper credentials. (In this article the various sections relating to meetings of the Asso- ciation are assembled in one place. It incorporates Article VI [page 124] and Article VIII [page 126] of the present Constitution.) ARTICLE Vil. CoMMITTEES Section 1. Nomination of Committees. The committee on committees shall report to the annual convention nominees for the following committees: (a) Rules Committees: (1) Football; (2) Soccer; (3) Basketball ; (4) Swimming; (5) Volleyball; (6) Boxing; (7) Track; (8) Wrestling ; se Hockey; (10) Fencing; (11) Gymnastics; (12) Lacrosse; (13) Base- all. (b) Other Committees: (1) Publication; (2) Preservation of College Athletic Records; (3) Tennis; (4) Golf; (5) Small Colleges; (6) Eli- gibility; (7) Olympic Fund Committee. Section 2. Election of Committees. Nominations for the committees listed in Section 1 shall be submitted at the business session of the annual convention. Other nominations may be made from the floor, In the event of a contest a formal ballot shall be taken (either written or viva voce as determined by the convention) as provided in Article V. Section 3. Reports of Committees. The chairman of each committee shall report annually to the Executive Committee in writing the activities of his committee during the year. Section 4. Publication of Rules. Rules of play prepared by any of the rules committees shall be sub- mitted to the Publication Committee, and on approval by the Executive 11 Committee shall be published. Rules committees may, with the approval of the Executive Committee, arrange with other National organizations for the publication of joint rules. (Incorporates Article IV of the By-laws [page 128] with some re- arrangement. Note in Section (2) the provisions for nomination from the floor. Also note the inclusion of some committees not mentioned in the present Constitution or By-laws.) ARTICLE VIII. AMENDMENTS This Constitution may be amended at any annual convention by a two- thirds vote of the delegates present and voting; provided that the pro- posed amendment shall have been submitted in writing to the Secretary of the Association at least three weeks before the convention meets; and further provided that a copy of the proposed amendment shall have been duly sent to all members of the Association. (Is taken from Article IX of the present Constitution [page 126].) REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (The Executive Committee during the past year has adopted certain regulations governing finances and the conduct of tournaments and meets sponsored by the Association. Expanding activities of the Association, with the consequent increase in expenses, have necessitated a thorough review of financial operations both as to sources of income and items of expense. The Executive Committee has devoted a great deal of time to this problem, and the regulations adopted are designed to systematize the financial operations of the Association and keep expenditures within the income. To insure this, provisions have been incorporated in the pro- posed Constitution for an annual budget. Regulations adopted, which will be submitted to the Council, and presented at the business meetings of the Convention, follow:) 1 ORDER OF BUSINESS (At Convention) At meetings of this Association, the order of business shall be as follows: (1) Reading of minutes of previous meeting; (2) Appointment of a Committee on Credentials; (3) Reports of officers and committees; (4) Miscellaneous business; (5) Election of officers and committees; (6) Adjournment. (This is taken from Article VI of the present By-laws. The order of business is a subject which should be subject to easy change and inasmuch as arrangements for the Convention are in the hands of the Executive Committee it is properly a part of the committee’s regulations.) iZ Le REGULATIONS GOVERNING ConbucT oF NATIONAL TOURNAMEN’S OR MEETS Section 1. The conduct of National Tournaments and meets, held under the auspices of this Association, shall be under the control and super- vision of the Rules Committee, if any, in the sport involved. The rules committee may appoint a tournament or meet committee to actively super- vise the conduct of the tournament or meet. In sports for which there is no rules committee appointed by this Asso- ciation, such tournaments or meets, if any, shall be under the control and supervision of a committee appointed by the Association. Such committee may appoint a tournament or meet committee to actively supervise the conduct of the meet or tournament. Section 2. Financial Reports. Reports covering the financial details of each championship meet or tournament shall be submitted to the Treasurer of the Association as soon as possible following the conclusion of such meet or tournament and must bear the certification both of the chairman in direct charge of the meet or tournament and that of the Rules Committee chairman concerned with that particular sport. ‘The reports are to be submitted on a form drafted and supplied by the Treasurer, and are to be published as promptly as it is feasible to do so. Chairmen of committees in those sports in which championship meets or tournaments are conducted, and persons in direct charge of such meets or tournaments, shall exercise all possible economy with respect to the payment of expenses of competitors and with respect to all other expendi- tures. SEct1on 3. Payment to General Fund. Ten percent of the net proceeds derived from the conduct of any national tournament or meet shall be paid to the general fund of the Association before any funds are prorated to competitors for traveling expenses. Section 4. Payments to a Sponsoring Institution. No sum out of the receipts of a championship tournament or meet, or from any other source, shall be paid to the college or university sponsoring or acting as “host” for such tournament or meet, except to cover expenses actually incurred in the conduct of the meet. Secrion 5. Fees of Allied Members. Institutions which are not active members, but which are members of Conferences which are allied mem- bers, shall pay to the treasury of the Association an entry fee of $10.00 for one or more entries in any national meet or tournament conducted by this Association. TTT. REGULATIONS GOVERNING FINANCES OF THE ASSOCIATION SEcTION 1. General Fund. All income from membership dues or from the various activities of the Association shall be deposited in the general fund without restrictions or reservations placed upon it, and shall be available to pay the expenses of the Association as directed by the Execu- tive Committee. Section 2. Funds for Olympic Games. Funds contributed by the Asso- ciation to the support of those Olympic sports for which the Association has financial and administrative responsibility shall be raised by a special Olympic Fund Committee of the Association, and from the sum so raised amounts shall be allocated to the support of these several sports. No sums from the income of the Association’s various championship meets or tournaments shall be allocated to the Olympic Fund, except as the Olympic phe Committee, with the approval of the Executive Committee, may rect. 13 | | | Section 3. Expenditures. Funds of the Association shall be expended eee the direction of the Executive Committee under regulations adopted y it. (a) Rules Committee Expenses. The payment of expenses of the mem- bers of the several rules committees for attendance at meetings of such committees, (whether held in conjunction with the National champion- ship or tournament in the sport involved, or otherwise) shall be limited to one committee meeting per year for each committee, and shall cover only first-class railroad fare and standard (lower berth) Pullman with no coverage for hotel bills, meals and other expenses; all bills to be approved in writing by the committee chairman. Rules committees are requested to hold their meetings in conjunction with the national championship meet -or tournament (if any) in their respective sport. (b) Olympic Committee Expenses. The Association shall not pay the expenses of members attending Olympic committee meetings. (c) Provisions for Appeal on Expense Regulations. To prevent hardship upon a committee or an individual committee mem- ber by the operation of the regulations governing the payment of ex- penses, the Treasurer is empowered to make such exceptions to the general regulations in particular cases as he deems advisable. 14 THE N.C. A. A. NEWS BULLETIN VOL. VIII, NO. 2 MIDDLETOWN, CONN. MAY 1940 Edited by the Secretary, and published from time to time to keep the members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association informed as to the business of the Organization. MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE _ COMMITTEE Hotel Sherman, Chicago, March 29-30, 1940 The meeting was called to order by Professor W. B. Owens, Presi- dent. Those present were Director R. A. Fetzer, Dean L. K. Neid- linger, Director H. W. Clark, President T. J. Davies, Professor L. W. St. John, Professor P. O. Badger, Professor C. C. May and Secretary-Treasurer John L,. Griffith. I. It was voted to hold the N.C. A.A. Cross Country Meet at Michigan State College, November 25, 1940. 2. Regarding conduct of the N.C. A.A. Cross Country Meet, it was voted that: An entry fee of two dollars per man, not to exceed ten dollars per institution, be charged; The host institution be responsible for such expenses as print- ing of programs, any complimentary luncheons or dinners for visiting participants, and for preparation of the course, the N.C. A.A. to bear all other expenses and any surplus from the meet to accrue to the Association; As heretofore, it is understood responsibility for the meet and its conduct is under the jurisdiction of the Track and Field Rules Committee, which may appoint a sub-committee to con- duct the meet. 3. The Secretary was instructed to forward a copy of the finan- cial rules and regulations regarding conduct of meets and tourna- ments to the respective rules committees. : 4. The President reported that he had appointed Mike Peppe and H. F. Woodcock to act with R. J. H. Kiphuth of Yale as the Games Committee for the N.C. A.A. Swimming Championships at New Haven on March 29th and 30th. 5. G. L. Duke of Grinnell College was appointed to the Track and Field Rules Committee from the Fifth District, his appoint- ment to become effective September Ist. He will succeed Franklin e Johnson of Drake University who is moving to the Eighth istrict. _ 6. It was voted to approve the definition of “affiliated members” in Article IV, Section 3, of the Constitution, as referred to the Executive Committee by the Convention. 7. It was voted to appropriate $250.00 to assist in the research by Professor Floyd Eastwood on football injuries, with the under- standing that copies of the report be furnished the Executive Com- mittee and that sponsorship of the Association be indicated in the report. 8. Professor Badger was appointed a committee of one to arrange for the proper engrossing of the testimonial resolution to Honorary Secretary-Treasurer, Frank W. Nicolson, adopted at the 1939 Convention, and also to purchase a suitable silver plate to be appropriately inscribed for presentation in accordance with the action taken at the Convention. Professor Badger was instructed to make an informal presentation to Dean Nicolson at an early date and to express the hope that Dean and Mrs. Nicolson might attend the December Convention as guests of the Association for a formal presentation at that time. 9. The Secretary was instructed to forward, on behalf of the Committee, a resolution of sympathy to Mrs. Palmer E. Pierce, respecting the death of Brigadier General Pierce, first President of the Association. 10. It was reported that Colorado State College of Education, Montana State University, and the University of Dubuque had qualified for membership under Article IV, Section 4 (a) of the Constitution. 11. ‘The President was instructed to draft a constitutional amend- ment clarifying admission of conferences to allied membership. 12. It was voted to adopt the recommendations of the Tennis Rules Committee with regard to conduct of the N.C. A.A. Tennis Tournament as they are set forth on Page 71 of the 1939 Pro- ceedings. 13. The Secretary reported that Olympic funds in excess of $17,000 had been forwarded by Chairman Frank McCormick and deposited with the Northern Trust Company of Chicago. The Secretary was instructed to maintain the account pending decision on final disposition of the funds. 14. It was voted that a five dollars per diem allowance be authorized for such members of rules committees as cannot obtain 2 expenses from their institutions. The Secretary was instructed to communicate that action to the chairmen of the various rules committees. 15. The Secretary was instructed to draft a circular letter to the presidents of member schools asking them as educational heads of their institutions whether their institution has subscribed or does subscribe to the revised constitution of the N.C. A.A., notably Articles II, III, and IV, or if they hold possible reservations apply- ing to those articles. 16. It was voted to appropriate $200.00 to the Boxing Rules Committee to aid in publication of the Boxing Guide. 17. It was voted to accept the recommendations of the Fencing Rules Committee that an N.C. A.A. Fencing Tournament on an individual basis be held, provided the committee continues research to determine whether sufficient interest exists to justify the tourna- ment and with the understanding that the meet, if held, would be conducted without expense to the Association. 18. Pursuant to authorization by the Convention, John L,. Griffith was appointed Secretary-Treasurer of the Association. RESEARCH ON INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC PROBLEMS The University of Minnesota is conducting a study on the effects of exercise on the heart, and has paid the expenses of a research student out of football earnings. The results of such a study would no doubt be of great interest to the athletic authorities of the colleges belonging to the Association, if published in the News Bulletin. It is therefore suggested that member institutions report to the Secretary, Major J. L. Griffith, Hotel Sherman, Chicago, III., concerning any such studies that have been made recently, or are contemplated. While the Association is interested in all phases of physical education, it is concerned primarily with intercollegiate athletic problems. N.C. A. A. CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING TOURNAMENT The National Collegiate Athletic Association Boxing Tournament was held at Sacramento, California, on April 4, 5 and 6, under the auspices of California Agricultural College at Davis, California. The total gross receipts approximated $8,000.00, which was some- what short of our anticipated gate. There were sixty-three entries from eighteen colleges as follows: 3 California Aggies California, University of Catholic University, Washington, D. C. Florida, University of Idaho, University of Louisiana State University Loyola University, New Orleans Miami, University of Michigan State College Mississippi State College Pennsylvania State College San José State College Southwestern Louisiana Institute Superior State Teachers College Temple University Virginia, University of State College of Washington Wisconsin, University of The University of Idaho was given the mythical championship due to the fact that they won three individual titles. The N.C.A.A. Boxing Rules Committee met from April 2 through April 6th discussing clarification of the rules and minor rule changes. 120 Ib. 127 db. 155: 1b: 145 Ib. 155 Ib. 165 Ib. 175..1b. Champions division—Ted Kara—University of Idaho division—Sewele Whitney—Loyola University of the South division—John Joca—University of Florida division—Snyder Parham—Louisiana State University division—Woodrow Swancutt—University of Wisconsin division—Laune Erickson—University of Idaho division—John Webster—University of Idaho Heavyweight—Nick Lee—University of Wisconsin 120 Ib. 127 Ib. 135 Ib: 145 Ib. 155 1b: 165 Ib. 175. 1b. Second Place Winners division—Bill Sellers—San José State Teachers College division—Joseph Church—University of Miami division—Les Coffman—Washington State College division—Clarence Esterl—Superior State Teachers College division—Truman Southall—University of Virginia division—Gerald Strang—Catholic University, Washington, D. C. division—Kenneth Rathbun—University of Virginia Heavyweight—Herbert Kendrick—Louisiana State University 120 Ib. 127. tb. 135 ‘1b. 145 Ib. 155 1b, 165 Ib. 175 Ib. Third Place Winners division—Merle Vannoy—Washington State College division—H. H. Graham—University of Florida division—Sam Zingale—University of Idaho division—Omar Crocker—University of Wisconsin division—Bill Bolich—San José State Teachers College division—Stan Dillatush—Washington State College division—Pete Bolich—San José State Teachers College Heavyweight—Henry Zajkowski—Temple University 4 Fourth Place Winners 120 Ib. division—Robert Sachtschale—University of Wisconsin 127 lb. division—Frank Kara—University of Idaho ~ 135 Ib. division—H. P. Davis—Mississippi State College 145 lb. division—Gene Fisk—San José State Teachers College 155 Ib. division—Ben Mitchell—University of California 165 lb. division—Fred Logsdon—Southwestern Louisiana Institute 175 lb. division—James Williams—Southwestern Louisiana Institute Heavyweight—Louis Allen—Washington State College I. F. Toomey, Chairman, N.C. A.A. Boxing Tournament. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL N.C. A. A. SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS conducted by The Yale University Athletic Association March 29th and 30th, 1940 The Seventeenth Annual Swimming Championships of the National Collegiate Athletic Association were the most successful held thus far. There was the same high standard of achievement in the competition and there were more schools and different indi- viduals competing than ever before. 36 colleges and universities and 173 different individuals were entered, and 35 colleges and 159 different individuals actually competed. The entry list was enormous. There were 23 entries in the 1500 meter free style 33 entries in the 50 yard free style 51 entries in the 100 yard free style 30 entries in the 220 yard free style 20 entries in the 200 yard breast stroke 28 entries in the 150 yard back stroke 27 entries in the 440 yard free style 23 entries in the l-meter (low board) dive 21 entries in the 3-meter (high board) dive 13 teams entered in the 400 yard free style relay 15 teams entered in the 300 yard medley relay Outstanding events in the competition were the 1500 meters event where a new National Collegiate meet record was established; the 100 yard free style in which the time of the 6th qualifying man (52.8 sec.) was better than the winning time the year previous. This race was undoubtedly the feature of the meet. | In connection with the Championships, meetings were held at every possible time over the three day session. Not only did the Rules Committee have its annual meeting, but the college coaches 5 had their annual meeting, the interscholastic coaches had theirs, and the sub-committee on Diving also met. The 97 men who attended the Yale Athletic Association luncheon on Saturday noon is an indi- cation of the importance of this meet as a rallying point for the coaches and swimming administrators. Although the income from the meet did not reach expected pro- portions, nevertheless the approximate gross of $3,139.00 will probably result in a better net gate when expenses are deducted than in any previous meet. $312.00 from entry fees 2,547.30 from ticket sales 153.73 from program sales 126.00 from advertising in programs $3,139.03—T otal In spite of the disappointment following the cancellation of the Olympic Games, our swimming program goes forward steadily and this year’s championships indicate that the sport is in a growing and healthy condition. Team Scores Michigan 45 Yale 42 Ohio State 39 Wayne 25 Princeton 20 Harvard 12 Southern California 8 Army 4 Z Zz 2 Z 1 Brown Kenyon North Central Texas Franklin & Marshall Individual Champions 1500 Meters. Free Style 22cm en Stanhope (Ohio State) 20 :15.8 50 Wards (Pree: Style Lumsden ayne) Zo 150: Yards Back Stroke 2. ci. Vande Weghe (Princeton) 1 :34.6 220. Yards Bree 016 dietetics Johnson (Yale) Bet 1 Meter (Low Board) Dive .ncccccccsuoue Patnik (Ohio State) 300 Yards Medley Relay —... Michigan 2 :54.9 100: Yards ‘Pree Style. Sharemet, G. (Michigan) 51.8 200: Yards Breast Stroke 2.22 gn. Higgins (Ohio State) 223.7 440 Yards Tree Style. ce. Clark, A. (Wayne) 4:50.0 400 Yards Free Style Relay Michigan 3 :31:0 3 Meter (High Board) Dive .............. Clark, E. (Ohio State) R. J. H. Kippurs, Chairman Swimming Rules Committee. ANNUAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP MEET The 13th annual National Collegiate Wrestling Championship Meet held at the University of Illinois on March 29th and 30th was the most successful meet we have ever conducted. 112 contestants representing 36 different colleges and universities participated in the meet. This was next to the largest meet we have ever held, both in number of individual participants and institutions represented. The geographical distribution was as follows: From New England, 1 institution and 1 contestant only; from the East exclusive of New England, 10 institutions with 32 participants—a very good repre- sentation in comparison with other years when the annual meet was held in the middle West; from the South, 2 institutions with 5 par- ticipants; from the middle West, 16 institutions with 53 partici- pants; from the Southwest, 3 institutions with 15 participants; from the Rocky Mountain district, 3 institutions with 4 participants, and 1 institution with 2 contestants representing the West Coast. The meet was conducted in four sections on Friday afternoon, Friday evening, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday evening. During the entire meet 135 matches were held and divided as follows: preliminaries on Friday afternoon with 50 matches; quarter-finals Friday evening with 31 matches; semi-finals Saturday afternoon with 16 matches; and finals and second and third place consolation rounds Saturday evening with 38 matches. Whenever necessary three matches were conducted simultaneously. Results of Competition Twenty-one of the 36 teams participating scored one or more points. For the fourth consecutive year Oklahoma A. & M. College won the team championship by a decisive margin because of their well balanced team which won places in six out of the eight weight classes, and scored a total of 24 points. Indiana University won second place with a total of 14 points, and the University of Michi- gan placed third with 10 points. Colorado State College, Lehigh University, and Ohio State University tied for fourth, fifth, and sixth places with 7 points each; Iowa State Teachers College and the University of Minnesota tied for seventh and eighth with 6 points; Iowa State College and the University of Oklahoma came next with 5 points; Franklin and Marshall College and the Uni- versity of Illinois with 4 points each; Kansas State College and Kent State University with 2 points each; and Dubuque, Lafayette, Michigan State, Oklahoma Southwest State Teachers, Purdue, Syracuse, and Temple failed to win first, second, or third places but each of these institutions scored one point for a fall sometime dur- ing the progress of the meet. The general improvement in intercollegiate wrestling is clearly demonstrated by the fact that only one institution (Oklahoma A. & M. College) was able to annex two championships; the State Uni- versities of Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Oklahoma, Lehigh Uni- 7 versity, and Colorado State Agricultural College each won one championship for their respective conferences. The closeness of the competition is indicated by the fact that 18 matches were decided only after over-time periods and only 27 falls occurred in the meet. Only one former champion, Hanson of Minnesota, participated in this year’s meet and he lost his championship to Byrd of the Uni- versity of Oklahoma. Individual Championships 121 Lb. Class lst Place Antonnaci, Indiana University 2nd Place Melhorn, Oklahoma A. & M. 3rd Place Jensen, Iowa, State Teachers 128 Lb. Class Ist Place Byrd, Oklahoma University 2nd Place Hanson, University of Minnesota 3rd Place Kitt, Oklahoma A. & M. 136 Lb. Class Ist Place Whitehurst, Oklahoma A. & M. 2nd Place Isaacson, Iowa State Tachers 3rd Place Roman, Indiana University 145 Lb. Class Ist Place Masem, Lehigh University 2nd Place Combs, University of Michigan 3rd Place Shakleman, Franklin & Marshall College 155 2.6. Class Ist Place Logan, Oklahoma A. & M. 2nd Place Farrell, Iowa State 3rd Place Danner, University of Michigan 165 Lb. Class Ist Place Grenard, Colorado State 2nd Place Albright, Oklahoma A. & M. 3rd Place McDaniels, Indiana University 175 Lb. Class Ist Place Nichols, University of Michigan 2nd Place Inman, Indiana University 3rd Place Reynard, Kansas State Heavyweight Class Ist Place .. Downes, Ohio State 2nd Place Chiga, Oklahoma A. & M. 3rd Place Sikich, University of Illinois The cup awarded to the most outstanding wrestler in the meet by the Coaches Association was won by Don Nichols of the University of Michigan, the 175 lb. Champion. A trophy was also awarded to the wrestler who scored the most falls throughout the meet, which was won by Dale Hanson of the University of Minnesota. R. G. Ciapp, Chairman Wrestling Rules Committee. SECOND ANNUAL N.C. A. A. BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT The Second N.C. A.A. Basketball Tournament proved to be a fine success from every standpoint. With one or two exceptions the representatives from each of the eight districts were the out- standing teams in their district. The four teams which played in the Eastern play-off at the Butler Field House, Indianapolis, on March 22 and 23, were Indiana Uni- versity from District 4, Western State Teachers College of Ken- tucky from District 3, Duquesne University of Pittsburgh from District 2, and Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., from Dis- trict 1. In the first round on Friday night, Indiana defeated Spring- field College and Duquesne won a close game from Western State Teachers. In the final game on Saturday night, Indiana emerged the victor and thereby established its right to go to the final game in Kansas City. In the Western play-off at Kansas City on March 22 and 23, Kansas defeated Rice in the first round and Southern California defeated the University of Colorado. In the final of the Western play-off Kansas won a close game from Southern California. This brought Indiana, the winner of the Eastern play-off and Kansas, the winner of the Western play-off, into the final game at Kansas City on March 30th. Both the Eastern and Western play-offs were successful finan- cially, especially the Western play-off at Kansas City and the final . game was one of the finest basketball events ever held in this country. The beautiful Municipal Auditorium was filled to capacity. The memorial service for Dr. Naismith, the originator of the game of basketball, was very impressive. The fine music and drill which was put on by the University of Kansas band between halves made a big hit with the crowd. And, of course, the basketball game be- tween Indiana and Kansas proved to be a fine demonstration of clever basketball, Indiana winning the National Collegiate Basket- ball Championship. President Owens of the N.C. A. A. presented the trophies and awards to the competing teams at the close of the game. All in all, the N. C. A. A. Tournament this year proved to be what the Kansas City sports writers had called it “the world series of basketball.” H. G. Oxsen, Chairman N.C. A.A. Basketball Tournament Committee. PERSONNEL OF THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT COMMITTEES First District Herbert H. Corbin, Chairman, New Haven Lawn Club, New Haven, Conn. H. Holbrook Hyde, 6 Central Row, Hartford, Conn. Irving C. Wright, 82 Summer Street, Boston, Mass. Third District E. E. Bortell, Chairman, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Ga. Arthur Hendrix, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. William P. Jacobs, Presbyterian College, Clinton, S. C. Fifth District J. B. Miller, Chairman, ‘University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla. John C. Truesdale, Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa Leslie Hewes, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla. Seventh District Theron S. Parmelee, Chairman, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah Dr. Charles R. Jones, Colorado State Agric. College, Fort Collins, Colo. Coach Fred Dixon, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah Second District Prof. Gerald B. Emerson, Chairman, New York University, New York City Anton Von Bernuth, 61 Broadway, New York City © Wallace Johnson, 217 City Line, Merion, Pa. Fourth District Prof. T. N. Metcalf, Chairman, University of Chicago, Chicago, Ill Paul Bennett, Northwestern University, Evanston, III. Herman Wirthwein, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio R. J. Kutler, Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio Sixth District Dr. D. A. Penick, Chairman, University of Texas, Austin, Texas Wilmer L. Allison, Jr. 125 West 7th St., Austin, Texas J. B. Adoue, Jr., National Bank of Commerce, Dallas, Texas Eighth District “A” William C. Ackerman, Chairman, University of Calif. at L. A., 402 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif. Harold Godschall, University of Southern Calif., Los Angeles, Calif. Tom Stow, University of California, Berkeley, Calif. Sherman Lockwood, Stanford University, Calif. Eighth District “B” Carl V. Kilgore, Chairman, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash. Gail L. Mix, Graduate Manager, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho Joe Livingood, c/o John Hancock Life Ins. Co., Seattle, Wash. The places and dates for the qualifying tournaments at present stand as follows: First District Place—Brown University Providence, R. I. Date —May 13, 14 and 15 Second District Place—Princeton Date —Beginning June 14 Third District Place—Georgia Tech Atlanta, Ga. Date —Beginning May 29th Place—U. S. Naval Academy Annapolis, Md. Date —June 12th to 15th Fourth District Place—Kenyon College Gambier, Ohio Date —June 12 to 15 Fifth District Not yet determined 11 Sixth District Place—University of Texas Austin, Texas Date —June 10th Seventh District Place—University of Utah Salt Lake City Date —May 23, 24 and 25 Eighth District “A” Place—University of Calif. at L. A. Los Angeles, Calif. Date —May 2, 3 and 4 Eighth District “B” Place—Moscow, Idaho (in conjunc- tion with the Northern Divi- sion Tennis Championships) Date —May 24 and 25. Final Event at Merion Place—Merion Cricket Club Date —June 24th T Press of Pelton & King, Inc. - Middletown, Conn. i Aisin oes Rima “ity 2 EES HI TES OS SS icahtos Siege sae aie, ee oi sie ts ite she ikea e : . = i ES NCEE Ege hy seve BEA ay ee 3 i ER CHOI we Goze oe, eta Fa ee as baa aN Soe 7 si I RRR NE GE NEE SME AMINA SAE es OE Ta ee IE Se AMER Hern BP Tale hog LEY Za er aM aera RS Reh .