r. .msm-l n I lichilgan ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1913. al y 12 No T IVIy No. 30. -- -- GAN WINS. Y VICTORY R SYRACUSE Craig Displays Former Speed by Scor- ing Four Touchdowns in First HahI', Ilughitt Stars as Punter. ORANGE TEA A3lT1ES MARKED BRACE DURING SECO\D HALF Methodists' Lone Score Comes in Final Quarter on Wolverine FI unmhe. Surprising the most sanguine Wol- verine supporters, Michigan conquer- ed Syracuse by the score of 43 to 7 on Ferry field yesterday afternoon. Before the attack of Michigan, Syra- cuse's defense crumpled, and the men of Yost, sweeping the opposition out of the way, scored an even half dozen touchdowns during the fray. A fumble, recovered by Travis on the Michigan 25 yard line, and his subsequent dash across the Wolverine goal line for a touchdown, was the only mar on the day's performance. Michigatt did her heaviest, deadliest playing ill the first half, and at the end of the first period the score stood 35 to 0 in favor of the Wolverines. Opening the game with a plunging at- tack, Michigan took the leather down the field, on short gains, for a.touch- down. Play was largely directed off 1lilfinger, the Syracuse captain, and before the consistent attack he wav- ered. Craig carried the first touch- down across the line, in celebration of his return to the game. On the sec- ond kickoff, Michigan repeated her straight football tactics, and this time I-lughitt was the man who made the touchdown. COMMUNICATION Editor, Michigan Daily:- It is surpfising how freely the pro- Conference advocate admits that the boycott rule is necessary for the Con- ference to maintain its organization. Does it not appeal to you--you who are going to vote on this question this week-that there. is something wrong with an organization that finds it necessary to resort to such tactics to maintain its existence? What would you think of a stock company, adopting a rule that any member dis- posing of his stock and withdrawing from the company should be barred from any further business transac- tions with any other member of that company? How many of you would care to belong to such a company? If an organization of any sort gives to every member, value in return for value received, NO PETTY BOYCOTT RULE IS NECESSARY. But the Con- ference fails to do this. It is at pres- ent dominated by a majority who are weak athletically and are consequent- ly benefitted by being placed on an equal basis with the stronger teams. Hence the boycott to prevent the with- drawal of tho strong teams., It was stated in Tuesday's issue of the Daily that "nine other 'members of the Conference have found the con- ditions livable. Furthermore they are satisfied." The author of that state- ment either did not know what he was talking about or he kenw it was not true. Only a year ago thousands of Wisconsin students paraded the streets of Madison at the time of the Chicago game carrying banners with the inscription "To h-1 with the Con- ference." The same thing happened at Minneapolis two years ago at the time of the Wisconsin game. Further- more a student vote was taken at Minnesota and at Illinois and the re- suIts were overwhelmingly in favor of withdrawal from the Conference. It is a knovn fact that those univer- sities.would have withdrawn had they been as fortunately situated geograph- ically as is Michigan. . Does that sound like being satisfied? Had not Michigan better be stisfied as she is? We have a far better football sched- ule than has any member within the IMPARTIAL JUDGE RENDERS Y 1 } S r. VERDICT IN FAVOR OF PROS" EDITORIAL COMMENT I STUDENTS THE APPEAL TO REASON' I Complete arguments were drawn up by the anti-Conference- and the pro- Conference representatives and were submitted to Professor John R. Brumm for a verdict on the weight of evidence. Maurice Myers, '11-'14L, drew up the anti-Conference arguments and Marshall Foote, 'l:-15L, Edward Kemp, '12-'14L, and Maurice Toulme, '12- '14L, drew up the arguments for the pro-Conference side. The verdict follows: AN UNOF F 11IAL VERDICT RESPECTING THE EVIDENCE Y11ESENTED IN THE CONFERENCE CON TROvERSY. The writer, having distinguished himself by preserving a discreet silence in the Conference controversy, has been prevailed upon to pass judgment on the evidence submitted to him for the purpose by the two leading editorial disputants in The Milchigan D)aily campaign for enlightenment. The verdict that he renders, be it known, has no official significance. Nor does it neces- sarily represent the writer's personal convictions on the question at issue. It is nothing more than an attempt to determine which side to the dispute has, on the face of the arguments advanced, made out the better case. Clearly enough, the argument is really two-sided. Moreover, it is quite possible that there are facts and issues, other than those at hand, sufficiently pertinent to modify, and possibly to reverse, the decision here rendered. It must be kept in mind, also, that the burden of proof rests upon those who favor a return to the Conference. Analysis of the Conference situation discovers three general issues to be determined: (1) Is Michigan's present athletic status unsatisfactory? (2) If so, is a return to the Conference the best solution for the problem? (3) Is a return to the Conference practicable or expedient? The first issue here proposed is treated only indirectly by the affirmative (see 1ll, affirmative), while the negative confines itself to an~attemipt to prove Michigan's probable loss in the event of a return to the Conference. With reference to Michigan's present athletic status, therefore, it seems fair to assume that improvement is desiralble, the Absence of disproof of the argu- ments supporting the contention establishing a presumption in favor of the latter. The specific issues raised, then, may be grouped under the second and the third main issue: Is a return to the Conference desirable? and Is a return to the Conference practicable? It need hardly be said that much of the argu- ment on both sides is vague and much is contentious only. In the absence of some sort of approximation to proof many of the statements must be regarded as mere assertions. With these considerations in mind, the writer will tabu- late the specific points in issue and briefly evaluate the proof in each instance. I. Training Table.--The Conference Code declares: "There shall be no training table or training quarters for any athletic team." This issue involves the abolition, on the part of Michigan, of a training table supported wholly or in :part by the Athletic Association, with the possibility of substituting a "club table," unofficially managed, and supported -wholly by members of the team. Possible evasion of the rule and instances of such evasion are wholly extraneous to the argument. The presumption here is in favor of the affirma- tive, Conference colleges having maintained efficient teamis iirdei the rule. The negative assueis that a club table cannot be a training table in the sense that it affords wh esome food for the athletes, and, further, that Mr. Fitz- patrick used the term in a technical sense-i. e., a table supported wholly or in part by the Athletic Association-when lie said that a "training table" is necessary to keen the team in condition. The negative also assumes that the members of the present team and of future teams cannot and will not be able to pay the high cost of satisfactory board. 1H. Freshnien Tennjs.--The Conference Code declares: "Freshman foot- ball team,, and second elevens shall play only with teams from their own instituti ms. The issue here is clear-cut: Can \lichigan afford to forego out side competition for freshman teams? There can be nodoubt that outside comphetition is mnore efficacious in developing football bkifl than is the home contest If the discipline of a more rigorous football experience for first-year men be essential to the development of a varsity eleven, then the presumption is against the acceptance of the Conference ruling on this point. It should be noted, however, that the more extensive experience ofL easrn footballi men can not be said to he wholly equalled by the maintenance of outside contestsl for freshman teams. It remains to be shown that adequate competition can not be provided in home contests. The presumption, so far as this particular point has bearing upon the main issue, rests with the negative. The argumentsI on Both sides of this issue. however, are quite inconclusive. 111. Preliminary Training.-The Conference Code declares: "There shall be no preliminary training prior to September twentieth of each year.." This rule involves the loss to Michigan, should she return to the Conference, of such spring training as she is accustomed to maintain and a few days of£ training in the fall. The consideration here appears to be .of minor importance.I IV. Fa ulty Control.-The Conference Code declares: "No institution which does not have full and complete faculty control of athletics, may return its membership in the Conference." The Issue here involves an interpretationc of "faculty control." The negative asserts that "this means an entire change in our present satistactory scheme of athletic management," which clearly begs the question. Attention should be called to two aspects of this issue: drst it mayi question the efficiency of faculty control ; or, second, it may qulestion the probability of instituting such control at Michigan. TheI latter phase of the issue is extraneous, while the former rests upon thef meaning of "faculty control" as exemrplified in Conference athletics and thec probable qualifications for athletic management on the part of Michigan faculty mien. It is reasonable to assume that the constitution of any one of the Conference boards may furnish a criterion of what the Conference acceptsr as satisfactory fatrilty control. The case of Minnesota is cited as a good example of the kind of faculty control that does not endanger the athleticI interests. It is made up of two ,faculty men., appointed by the faculty; twof alumni, elected by alumni; and eight students, elected by students. The board has initiative and executive authority. A senate committee has veto power over the board and the faculty senate has veto power over the senate com-t mittee. This instance offers a possible constitution for a Michigan board. The presumption on to issue favors the affirmative, the negative in this instancet resting its case the assumption that faculty men are incompetent in thes conduct of athletic affairs. It is to be presumed that athletic interests are subsidiary to the educational interests of a university and that the persons best qualified to direct university affairs generally are the men upon whom restsg the responsibility for fulfilling the primary obligations of the institution. Itt is not in evidence that faculty control will imperil athletic interests. The peace accredited to athletic boards in the east, where board membership is equally divided among faculty, alumni and students, has not been proved an. impossibility for Michigan.t V. Appointment of Coches.-The Conference Code declares: "No coach (Continued on page 5.) . The Conference discussion was put before a court. Contentions on both sides were considered by the court a-nd the court found that on a logical ba- sis Michigan should, return to the Conference. Stripped of all preju- dice, of all personalities, the pro-Con- ference side wvon. The appeal was an appeal to reason and reason dictates a return to the Conference. Professor Brumm represents the best that Michigan has in the theory of argumentation. His verdict is bas- ed upon a thorough consideration of the contentions that were presented to him. His verdict represents expert opinion. Heretofore, the question has been presented to you in a contentious man- ner. Interpretations were different. Obviously some authority was neces- sary to judge the reasonableness of the various interpretations. Remember, that upon a basis of "Reason" the pro-Conference adher- ents won. Remember that whatever is said in the future on the conten- tions, an unbiased court found, for the pro-Conference side. "We ain't mad at nobody." Already we have buried the hatchet. From now on there is to be no argu- ing. You are to vote according to your convictions. Upon the whole we are well satis- fied. We have talked issues entirely, and we have been able, through the kindness of Professor Brumm, to pre- sent you with a verdict, based upon reason and logic. "We ain't mad at nobody." Will you shake with us on it?" REGARDING THE VOTING. Vote on Monday, Tuesday or Wed- (Continued on page 6.) U I AIN tL - Cheering Sections to Be Chang the South Stands. Place Pennsylvania on Nortit Bleachers. START SALE FOR UNIVERSIT MEN AND WOMEN THIS 1 Bookholders Entitled to Pur Four Extra Tickets, Boxes to Be Erected. All student bookholders of the letic association will have the c tunity ofobtaining their own vations for the Pennsylvania gan jacent to the reservations purc for friends in any section other those reserved for cheering or NEAR FI cial sections. Another im change in tgis year's arrangeir the placing"of the cheering sect the south stand. At the time the student secur seat, upon the surrender of c number seven, he may purchas( other two-dollar seats. In addit the side bleacher seats, which ai dollars, boxes will be construct the side lines, each containin seats. Box seats outside the' 2' lines are three dollars each,.and the 20-yard lines, four dollars The time of exchange for the ent classes has been arranged a lows: Seniors and graduates-on or (Continued on page 6.) WESTERN CONFERENCE QUESTION In the second period, Michigan con- tinued her march to victory, and 21 points were added. Craig made all three touchdowns in this quarter. And in behalf of the left halfback who went into the game without prepara- tion by way of scrimmage, it may be, said that he was a big factor of Mich- igan's attack. His bucking was ex- cellent, and he showed his old time ability in picking his holes. In the third quarter, Michigan was able to score only one touchdown. Syracuse's defense was wonderfully strengthened, while on the offense, the visitors made consistent gains and kept Michigan from scoring a touch- down till late in the quarter when Hughitt finally plunged across the line. Earlier in the quarter, Michigan' gained two points when Hughitt punt- ed behind the Syracuse goal line, and Seymour was forced to touch the leather down for a safety. Early in the last period, Syracuse started out to rip through Michigan for long gains. Castle was the prin- cipal ground gainer, and his end runs netted 10 and 15 yards on several oc- casions. Syracuse also used forward passes successfully in point of com- pletion, but not so successful in point of yards gained. On two occasions, Castle tried for field- goals, but both attempts were hurried and went wide of the mark. It was after the second attempt at placement from the 39 yard mark that Syracuse made its touchdown. Michi- gan put the ball in play on the 20 yard line, and after a gain of five yards by Bastian, Mead fumbled on the next play. The ball was scooped up by Travis, who with a clear field, ,ran 25 yards for the touchdown. Cas- tle goaled. Featuring the game, aside from the work of Craig in the first half, was the (Continued on page 5.) Conference. The same is true of our baseball and track schedules if you consider quality and not mere quanti- ty. No football game ever played with- in the Conference drew the attendance that we had here at the last Penn- Michigan game which attendance far exceeded that of the Minnesota-Mich- igan game here the year previous; and if ever a Conference team should have drawn a big attendance, Minne- sota should have that year-it being known at the time that Minnesota was the champion of the Conference and would notbe allowed to play us again. We must choose between the two- We can't play Cornell and Pennsylva- nia and also the big teams of the Conference. Why surrender our pres- ent friendly alliance with the east for the sake of resuming bitter and un- friendly relations with the west? For such they were before and such they would be again just as certain as we were to return to the Conference and again become the undisputed cham- pions in the three major branches of college sport. . Don't worry about our being able - maintain our eastern alliances. When- ever we can't there will be plenty of time to talk about our returning to the west. But that eastern alliance is going to grow, more teams will be taken on within the next year or so, and eventually Michigan will be rec- ognized in the east as she ought to be and this could never come about if she returned to the Conference. C. 0. WISLER, Grad. School. Editorial Note.-Mr. P. G. Bartelme, (Continued on page 6.) 1. Did Chicago in 1906 ask Michi- gan to be released from her contract to play in Ann Arbor on the ground that she wished to experiment to ex- periment that year by playing only small schools. If so, why did she then play Wisconsin? S. S. G. '12-'14L. Pro: Reports at that time indicated such a request on the part of Chicago: but the action of the Maroons in play- ing Wisconsin seemed to indicate otherwise. Tapping. 2. The Daily stated recently that nine western schools are satisfied with Conference conditions but Michi- gan alone opposes. If this is so, what explanation is there for the refusal of the Minnesota- eleven to take their "M" sweaters at the official present- ment, because the faculty vetoed the student sentiment in agreeing to the boycott rule by staying in the Con- ference? S. S. C. '12-'14L. Pro: Practically the whole of the trouble, such as there has been, with- in the Conference, has arisen through this boycott rule. The large univer- sities of the west desire competition with Michigan, the team which can give, them the best competition. As to the Conference regulations the schools are satisfied but when the Michigan question enters into the discussion, trouble has come. Tapping. 3. Was there any ulterior motive in Chicago's proposing a rule provid- ing for faculty football coaches only? S. S. C., '14L. Pro: Unfortunately Chicago has been the object of many charges in her history of Conference . relationship. The-writer does not know of the inci-, dent to which S. S. C. refers, but the fact remains that Chicago is fortu- nate enough to have an expert athlet- ic coach and director whose official position is that of a faculty men Tapping. 4. Did former quarterback Ee saIl orr Chicago Tmathe--state that he had been instructed by C Stagg to protest bur star, Joe Cu for unsportsmanlike tactics, whe fact he was not guilty, in order Curtis might be removed from game? S. S. C., '14L. Pro: This is ¬her state' credited to the Maroon star v none but his enemies gave credene The writer does not think that an the above questions are really p nent to the Conference situation that they are references merel unfortunate incidents that were b to- arise out of such strenuous keen competition for champion honors in those days. Tapping. Anti: No. 1. In 1905 Chicago feated us by a score of 2 to 0. We a contract for a game in 1906, but cago asked to be released and foi first time in many years, the an Chicago-Michigan contest was, staged. 2. There have been frequent Conference demonstrations at Co: ence schools, particularly at Wis sin and. Minnesota. It is true, as say, that the Minnesota players v so displeased at the failure to se ule a game with Michigan that refused to accept their "M" swea at the official presentment. 3. The motive would seem -to obvious. The- Chicago coach, A. A. Stagg, is a member of the ulty. 4. Immediately following the ga newspapers reported Eckersall having admitted that he falsely ch ed our captain, Joe Curtis with "' ging" in order to have him rem from the game. Myers. I Presbyterian Church Corner Huron and Division Street 10:30 A. M 12 Noon. 6:30P. M. LEONARD A. BARRETT, MINISTER . Communion Service and Reception of New Members. Bible Classes for Students. C. E. 1 t Ik r I i } IlI 1 UNION Service Pres. Henry 0. Pritchard EUREKA COLLEGE Presbyteriai Church To-night n The Social Basis of Eternal Judgment" 7:45 P M.