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...should give as much support as possible to the team in its daily practice and that they should respond readily to the call for subscriptions. The victory of the crew last June has inspired every foot-ball man with a most earnest desire to repeat the success on the field this fall, and this purpose is very evident from every action of the candidates who have thus far put in an appearance...
Captain Appleton has laid aside everything in favor of the work on the field this fall, and failure cannot come from any lack of enthusiasm or steady work on his part. Mr. Cabot, the captain of last year's team, has been on the field several days practicing hard in half back play. Austin has shown up very finely in the preliminary practice and promises to make a very valuable man for the back or half back. Henry, who will be remembered as one of the half backs of the '82 team, has returned to college and began his work...
...players will be very difficult, and often certain points in a new player will turn the decision in his favor. Beyond the number of candidates it is hoped and expected that a large number will show their interest in the eleven and its work by appearing on the field daily to encourage the players. Do not let any of the team have occasion to complain of any lack of support in their hard struggle of the next two months...
...while accidental violation will not seriously affect a player, nevertheless a more effective embargo has been put on the foul play we have so often witnessed. The new system of scoring should be remembered by all ; a goal from a touchdown counting six points, a goal from the field five, a touchdown two and a safety touchdown made by the opponent one. If other points are tied it will require two safeties to decide. Altogether there is every reason to expect a very successful season...
...graduate who has returned to pursue his studies in law. A physical laboratory building rapidly approaching completion gives evidence of the zeal of the college and its benefactors in promoting the cause of science; while the actual appearance of a carefully graded track and athletic ground on Holmes field, on a spot where only last spring a pathetic and unsuccessful swamp struggled for the mastery with a few scattered tennis courts and some willow trees, is calculated to fill the student returning to the bosom of the alma mater with emotions of agreeable surprise. If the freshmen of former year...