MR M'INTOSH'S SCHEME.
OPPOSED BY CENTRAL COUNCIL.
(Times-Sydney Sun Special Cables,) LONDON, September 1. (Received Sept. 2, at 7.15 p.m.) Mr M'lntosh's scheme is warmly welcomed by the majority of the amateur athletic associations in 'Britain, but the Central Council is disposed to insist that England cannot ■ co-operate with the dominions.
• Lieutenant Blair, the' secretary, in a personal interview said that England ought to regain her lost laurels without the assistance of the colonies. If she won supremacy with the assistance of Australia the European countries would say : " You could not do it alone."
The Duke of Westminster -will submit Mr M'lntosh's proposal to the executive on Wednesday.
ADHESION TO. AMATEURISM. LONDON, September 2. (Received Sept. 2, at 10.5 p.m.) The Olympic Fund authorities affirm that nohody will withdraw from his employment. The fund will be devoted to training facilities and expert advice, but the strictest amateurism will be maintained.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 15859, 3 September 1913, Page 5
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