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...last year, still seems to meet with as little popularity as ever. But what the lacrosse men complain most bitterly of is the lack of financial support, for so far the expenses of all trips, we believe, have been borne by the few men who are interested in the sport. This year there is still more need than ever of encouragement in one way and another; Princeton has taken a "powerful brace," we are made to understand, and the college at large seems to urge them on, so that they have great hopes of winning the flags. But still...
...gratifying to note the steady increase in popularity made by lacrosse at our colleges. The clubs in the large American cities have not succeeded in making the sport a favorite with those interested in athletics, and are far from being in first-class condition. In many cities the sport is in an apathetic condition, from which it is only roused by the prospect of an exciting match. The sport is, however, comparatively young, and bids fair to receive a strong impetus from that source which has ever tended to popularize and strengthen the existence of every legitimate game - the colleges...
...student shall enter as a competitor in any athletic sport, or join any college athletic club as an active member, including base-ball, foot-ball, cricket, lacrosse and rowing associations, without a previous examination by the director of the gymnasium, and his permission...
Rain or shine the foot-ball team can be found steadily at work at their practice every afternoon. If earnest purpose and hearty willingness to work can bring us success this fall we predict a happy issue to this year's sport. The eleven work quietly and systematically in every manoeuvre, and their steady determined manner is gaining more and more approbation from their numerous friends who watch the daily practice. But their supporters must not forget how much the players appreciate whatever encouragement or interest may be shown in their work. Their inconveniences now are many and their failures...
...highly recommended. Many exciting contests are expected this season between the various college teams. Harvard and N. Y. U. had the finest set of men last year. Columbia was so disgusted with hers that she disowned it; while Yale has taken it up this year as a regular sport. [College Mercury...