The Amateur Athletic Union which yesterday went on record as disapproving the tactics being used by the Hitler government especially against Jewish athletes, and voiced this disapproval by withdrawing American participation in the 1936 Olympiad until the Reich government changes its policies, will in all probability find concordance in Washington tomorrow where the American Olympic Committee will hold its preliminary conclave. Support of this stand by the A.O.C. will mean that the United States will take no part in the international games scheduled in Berlin unless there is strong evidence that the Jewish athletes in Germany are given every opportunity to compete.
The resolution was couched in language indicating conclusively that sentiment against Nazi repressions among the largest sports-governing body in the world is strong. The principle which the enrollment of the Amateur Athletic Union almost unanimously fears will be violated if support of German anti-Jewish discriminations is forthcoming, is one involving democracy in sport.
The resolution passed by the A.A.U. is expected to become part of the proceedings under consideration by the American Olympic Committee at the capital. The latter organization will be called upon
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
