Changes in Basketball Rules

At the meeting of the permanent Committee of the Intercollegiate Amateur Basketball Association held Saturday at Earl Hall, Columbia University, the following important changes in the rules were made: the value of baskets from the floor was changed from two to three points; the length of a game was changed from two halves of 20 minutes each to two halves of 25 minutes each, although shorter periods may be played by agreement of both captains; the number of score-keepers and time-keepers was changed from one to two; the referee and umpire are obliged to alternate in their duties; officials for all league games are to be appointed by the league rules committee instead of by both teams.

A permanent committee of three members will be elected to decide upon the proper interpretations of the rules.