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♦Canadian Delegatesr\at Games PraisedFor Splendid WorkValuable Suggestions Made by P. J. Mulqueen and Dr. Lamb — Financial Report Shows Credit Balance — Crocker Te Is of Selection Difficulties 'GAN ADI AN ATHLETES’ workand accomplishments were described In detail ftt thft annual meeting of the Amateur Athletic Union lt;*f Canada Friday afternoon and aft* tin* whole time of the session *p* nt in discussion the Union went on record w* unanimously accepting the v.iric»os reports and paid high and sincere praise to fhove respnn if- e the handingly of the c.madlsn Olm pie tram. A resolution passed pad••Resolved that this meeting hereby expresses Its deep appreciation of the services of the Olympic com mil tee. in selecting and preparing Canada's Olympic teem for the contests in France, and particularly acknowledging its indebtedness to Mr I*. J.Mulqueen, Dr. A. S. Lamb, J. II. Crocker, F. 11. Marries end HiHonor judge Jackson, whose experience and seal In the fulfilmentof their dutler enah ed our represen tatives to make a ret ord so creditable to Canada, and that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to these gentlemen.The Olympic matter came before the meeting through the presentation of fl\e reports. These reports were minute n.s to detail and so comprehensive that they brought forth many high lt;uni-pliments from the delegates It was the general feeling that never before had such fine reports been presented. They will be printed in pamphlet form later.They were given to the meeting by P. J. Mulqueen. chairman of the Canadian Olympic committee, Or. Lamb, associate manager; lied Marples, treasurer; J H Crocker.chairman of the selection committee Judge Jackson was unable to he present and his report was read to the meeting by Norton H. Crowe, secretary of the A. A. C.Mr. Mulqueen's report was of a general nature. He paid high tributeto the work »*f the athletes at the games and said they conducted them*e!\*e nt all times as tru- g'ntle-men. That they made n really good Showing there was no doubt. He touched lightly on every branch of sport represented.Suggssta Big MeetOne of the most important sections of the report of the chairman was the suggestion that a tig athletic meet be held in Canada next year to which athletes from England. Jutland. Scotland and United States be Invited to take part. He believed this would he a great boost to Canadian athletic.As a result of the disatisfaction caused at some of the boxing and wrestling bouts at the games, Mr. Mulqueen believed it would he to Canada’s benefit not to send further entries in these sports. There was such misunderstanding over the rules and their Interpretation that it lead to considerable hard feeling.After the reading of his prepared report Mr. Mulqueen gave a verbal answer to some criticism that had been levelled ftt the officials of the Canadian Olympic committee. It has been said that some of the mmin raised for the team was spent in giving some officials a _}•• ride.' hesaid. Well, nothing is farther from the truth. I went to Chamonix in the winter at my own expense*. Dr. Lamb had only part of his expenses paid, while Judgo Jackson went at his own expense. In the summer I had my expenses paid but did receive anv higher rate than diet any athlete f Western Canada.Money Well SpsntThe money raised for the sending of the team to Pari* was all spent in the proper manner and not a rent wasted. Canada got gooel xalu«* for th* money gi\«n the t* mi We spent some money on .1 white uniform for the Canadians in the parade ot uiiuete.s. Ami i wan; lc» tell you there was not a better looking body in the parade than the Canadians. The press of Furls paid high tribute to tin* general stamp mul deportment of the lt;anadlans andit was all deserved lt;»ur lit irt of 7u made .» big lilt with the crowd of ♦;0,000 person p.Now An tft rrliitism,EPINARD TO RACE AT AQUEDUCT TODAY\.1|Hv Tribune** ^prHnl I r.$s* lt;1 \\ In )rw \ f:K. Sept 1 * I.the champion ot c * »n«.*». ruled . slight favorite today to win the .c ond international i-ic* the season ftt Acquedne* carp trat k this afternoon, t mi ni x t«* the ; rti h thoroughbred s . nsatlonal running in speed trials.The entries, with weights.Jockeys and owners, inllow;Kpinud, 128; E. Hqnes; Fierrc Worths I er.Zcv. 120. L. Fa tor; Rancor.cm Stable.eMy Own, 126; E. Barnes; Admiral c. T. Grayson Ladkin, 119; c. Cummer; August Belmont.Rialto, 126; Corcoran: Mrs.Payne Whitney. ;Little Chief, 126; J. Madeo. I. B. Humphries. y|Wise Counsellor, 119. 8 O'Donnell; .1. 8. Ward.Ic►weeks In advance of the arrival of the team, in order to make proper arrangements for the handling of the team .Jinke Jackson's report contained a complete i cPume of the work of the International Federation, lie told of the work accomplished by that body. H»* took exception to the appointment of it representative by the Federation and believed that Canada should have full s ly as to whoshould represent itStart to Raise FundslsIJudge Jack ran m” ie the suggestion that if Canada was to be ado cjuately represented at the next Olympic games, steps should be taken at once to make a start to ;mine funds. He a bo fa Id it would Ihe to the advantage of the Canadian ,team to nave a representative on the ground well in advance of »ho games ' v to make all arrangements for the re- fc ceptlon and housing of the team Another important recommends-tlon In this report was that in future all entries for all Olmypie games lt;hould be made solely through theOlymplf committee.Fred Marples. treasurer of the Canadian Olympic committee, gave n j tabulated statement showing a balance of $3.s 13.20 on hand after practically every expense had been y^et.A complete statement would he Issued later He showed the receiptsto be MX,704.46 and the expenseswere M4.M61.26. The average cost of sending a man to the games was roughly $460 each.Fresident W. EX Findlay then read a letter from J. G. Merrick which contained a hitter attack on the work of the Canadian delegates to the International Federation and his explanation of why Dr. Lamb was not elected to the council.r f h 11 t1fAnl♦Blame* Merrick(I*. J. Mulqueen immediately came to the defence or Dr. Lamb and said the letter did him a great Injustice. Dr. La mb's name had gone In without his consent and lie was not present at the meeting when the nomination was made. Mr Merrick had it in his power to have a Canadian elected to succeed him on the council and I'll tell you right herethat Merrick kept that man heS.'i id.W. A. Fry then presented a re- ( sc hit Ion dealing with the subject of ■ better reprc rontntion for Canada which was carried unanimously.The resolution referred to tl.e fact that J. O. Merrb k no longer had any connection with the A A. U. of Canada and spent little time in Canada and therefore it ,*ould be In Canadian interests if the International Federation would permit increased not ! representation. Further it was suggested that the Canadian committee should he given complete Jurisdiction In all matters effecting Canada.J. H. Crocker gave a history of the selection of athletes for the Olympic tr \ni. He explained the great difficulty under which the committee worked and especially in the last few days when gicnt political Influence was brought to bear. They even went so far ns to threaten the final gut lit of $10,000 from the government If we didn't Incl dc i man from the Pacific coast, he said.Describe* Trial*ISI Vmrthat hack nnc! lent* that a re pick -ess and commented are not being treated as we should. On the other hand we feel greatly Indented tlt; th* press for its assistance in helping us cany outwork. Had it not been for ItsWhen three athlete H .ik• ild -•d up by the i on, weourhelp we should have been unable to accomplish what \tc did, he concluded.Dr. Lamb’s report was irmre mln-*itc and dealt with every phase of the work of the team in detail. Itstarted from the formation of the camp nt Montreal and the trial* to the Olympic games and the return home. Some important recotnmenda tions were made as conclusion.Contrary to the Information received some time am* ,1r Land) cx plained that Canada had not lost its representation on the International Athletic Federation He declared Canada m is still entitled to Its 11 representation and hoped that future representative* would more adequately represent the athletic Interests of this country.Make* Recommendation*He made the following recommendations:1. The early appointment of nn Olympic committee with a secretary nho can devote a good d*R of tirm* toward the promotion of a« Uvit ♦*- in preparation for the garnet m Amster-2?1 Consideration of the advisability of conducting more Inter-provincia and international competitions, andthe holding of a big miUomi, meeti one season in advance of tha olyni-2 =m 4!^ * If branches^ F * °t Ms* iJn * ^ -other organizations undertake to p.cthe expenw* C «P«clal f°*pe,tI, 7hethe expense money mtist • J th hands of the treasurer neforeteam leaves Canada. ^■left. Consideration as to ^ |ability of having competitors in ti.e .defensive sports.«. The appointment of one or twrepresentatives to attend the Ol.sm-glo Congress at Prague, 1925.7. Th© sending of a representativeAd the next Olympiad at least twoHo described the wrestling trials and said that while Mcl.oughlln got a decision he* did not get « full and his performance was not up to Olympic standard. 'Although 1 don’t think Mc*lx)Ughlin did Justice to hlm-• if ,11 tha trials, he added The story that Pook, the boxer, had his trunk parked 1« not true We agreed at the Montreal trials that he was not good enough.We had thought for some time that it wan useless for us to send a heavyweight for Fwopean competition. Belanger got decisions In thetrials, but his showing was not considered good enough for us to bear the expense of sending him overI wish to impress on you the difficulty we were under. In a great many cases our hands were tied. It is absolutely unfair that the work of the committee should be hampered by political interference. There whs undue pressure brought to bear onus to include atra men.J. 11. Nellson president of the Manitoba Track and Field Association. Iasked the reason for selecting five sprinters and also what th** selec- J tlon of any athlete was based on. jMr. Crocker answered tluit In 1 selecting five sprinters the committee J had in mind the relay team. An In Jury to one at the last minute would 1 have cancelled the relay entry he • paid He stnled that the principle I of selection w,1 n*t T udic.ularly that j the man might win, but that he would gain experiem-r overseas and impart that experience to those nt home on | his return.DEER LODGE GOLFERS TO HAVE NEW GREENDeer Lodge Coif Club has plans for extensive improvements on the course for next yeat end a lot of work has already been started on new greens for the next playing season, According to present plans every green on the rourse will be In excellent shape and provide the players with the best possible material for puttingLONDON CRICKETERS VICTORSPHILADELPHIA *Pt. *7.—Rhow-■ Ing superior form in bowling, batting nnd most all other departments of the game, thr Imognlli cricket tram of London. Friday defeated the p’rankford eleven by on© inning and58 runs In a two day a' match.
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
Sat, Sep 27, 1924
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