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.
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