At its convention in Chicago this weekend the NCAA is likely to add a severe penalty clause to its ruling forbidding participation of college athletes in track meets not sponsored by the U.S. Track and Field Federation.

Harvard Director of Athletics Adolph W. Samborski '25 has received a copy of a resolution to be introduced at the convention which would subject schools violating the policy to the same penalties now imposed for recruiting violations. These include probation and bans on participation in post-season games and national tournaments.

Certain to Pass

According to the Associated Press, the resolution is certain of passage on the convention floor, although Harvard and most Eastern schools are likely to oppose it. Passage of the resolution will particularly jeopordize the eight Ivy League schools which only last month approved a declaration of independence from the NCAA with regard to participation in track meets.

At that time Yale openly defied the NCAA by entering athletes in the AAU-sponsored Metropolitan track meet in New York City.

Harvard is scheduled to defy the ban next Saturday by entering a team in the Knights of Columbus meet.

May Back Down

It is possible that the Ivy schools will back down on their declaration of independence if the NCAA adopts the severe penalty clause. Harvard's track team. Yale's swimming team, and Princeton's basketball team all have a chance for strong showings in the NCAA post season tournaments this year and these schools may be particularly reluctant to risk denying their athletes the opportunity of championship competition.

Samborski said the Ivy League athletic directors will meet "once or twice" in Chicago before the convention and "will discuss the possibilities that may arise as a result of the resolution. Anything that happens out there will necessitate a review of our plans," Samborski said.