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...numerous minor injuries and with a knowledge of the occurrence, in some previous years, of occasional epidemics of minor infections, special precautions were taken regarding asepsis this year. In the first place, an efficient sterilizing outfit was installed. A sufficient supply of clean towels was provided in order to prevent the possibility of transmission of skin infections, and pains were taken to see that the underclothing of the players was changed frequently. As a result of these precautions there was no case of an infected wound during the season nor did any case of skin infection occur. This result...
Believing that a first-class man slightly injured was inferior to a second-rate man in first-class physical condition, great pains were exercised to prevent injured men from returning to the play too soon. This apparently excessive caution of the surgeons met in some cases with bitter opposition from the players. In fact, one man, at least, stated that if it were not for the presence of a surgeon, he would be playing. The wisdom of caution, however, was shown by the fact that in but two cases were men allowed to play so soon as to have...
...system for draining Soldiers Field, for which a plan by Professor H. J. Hughes has recently been accepted by the Athletic Committee. During the winter about a dozen catch basins will be built to drain the surface water. Below these will be driven wooden piles to prevent the basins from sinking into the soft ground. A series of small, underground porous tiles will connect the large pipes already installed and leading directly into the Charles River...
...skating rink in the south end of the Stadium to be used by the University hockey team during the winter. The rink will be 180 feet long and 80 feet wide, surrounded by a wooden wall four feet high. Outside of this, loam will be placed to prevent the water from leaking. As soon as the weather is cold enough, the field will be flooded by means of a hydrant...
...Captain Hurley is suffering from a serious injury to the surface of the brain which will prevent his entering the game on Saturday. The injury is the result of a blow on the head, received in the Dartmouth game last Saturday, which at the time carried no symptoms. Later symptoms evolved, which showed brain injury. This late development of symptoms is common in injuries to the head. Hurley's conditions, although serious, is not at present critical. He has been seen by Dr. W. M. Bullard in consultation at the City Hospital, and at present is very comfortable...