ELECTION OF NEW MANAGERS

The new method of electing assistant managers will be given its first trial tonight, and in order to assure its success, every man who is entitled to vote should make an effort to be present. The new plan is the outcome of a feeling that the choice of managers should be based upon a uniform system rather than that the authorities in each sport should select new assistants with no check except the nominal requirement of approval by the Athletic Committee. The voters cannot all be expected to know the candidates personally, nor are they always fitted to judge of the executive ability of the men proposed. They should not, however, feel that this excuses them from attendance at the elections. They will in general be guided by the judgment of the manager who has conducted the trial; but in doubtful cases they should make careful inquiries about the eligible men and be prepared to express an unbiased opinion. The "H" men in any of the major sports are those who will be most closely in touch with the new manager, and their advice, especially that of the men in the same class as the candidates, should carry considerable weight with the manager. Above all it is essential that these elections be kept free from every form of electioneering. If a voter does not know the candidates personally, he should rely more upon the recommendation of the manager than upon the request of some one who has a friend in the competition.