Official statement of the Amateur Athletic Association
Subject(s): Amateur Athletic Association, Amateur Athletic Union of the United States, Athletic shoes, Carpenter, John C. (John Condict), 1884-1933, Kirby, Gustavus T. (Gustavus Town), 1874-1956, Libel and slander, Marathon running, McCabe, Joseph B., 1859-1930, Newspapers, Olympics--Management, Running races, Sports--International cooperation, Sullivan, James E. (James Edward), 1862-1914, Tug of war (Game)
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In a statement published in the London Times, the Amateur Athletic Association in Great Britain responds to “unfair and untrue statements” about the conduct of the Olympics in the American press. The American Amateur Athletic Union accused the A.A.A. of unfairness and poor conduct in several matters, objecting in particular to the disqualification of John C. Carpenter in the 400 meter final. The A.A.A. denies any claims of unfairness.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-11-17
Creator(s)
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Cite this Record
Chicago:
Official statement of the Amateur Athletic Association. [November 17, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o303070. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. Official statement of the Amateur Athletic Association. [17 Nov. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o303070.
APA:
Unknown., [1908, November 17]. Official statement of the Amateur Athletic Association.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o303070.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
