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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...taking this action the University has put in definite form a statement that has been expected for some days. In accordance with their policies, the Faculty are making every effort consistent with the position of the University to place the full military and naval strength of the College at the disposal of the Government. Although no such decisive step has yet been made at Yale and Princeton, these universities are expected to take similar action in the near future...
Behind the plate the team will be much better off, however, with a number of experienced men competing for this battery position. R. A. Lancaster, who has been showing great form in the early practice, is the leading candidate for catcher. He is a hard hitter, a steady man behind the plate, and possesses a good throwing arm. A. Aspinwall is also a good catcher and, while not as fast as Lancaster, may push him hard for his position. T. H. Gammach and W. G. Swigert have also been playing well...
With good men competing for every position, Coach Ball should easily turn out a fast infield. W. F. Manley is the leading candidate for first base, and has been covering this sack in fine form in the cage. T. S. Woods, although inexperienced, has been hitting the ball hard in practice, and G. E. Ladd has also been showing up well. At second base J. R. Wolverton appears to be the best man, and is a hard hitter. H. D. Ward has been playing regularly on Team B at second and will be a strong contender for this position...
...composed of graduates who formerly played on the University team. In preparation for this game the squad will be divided into teams next week, and scrub games will be played. There is no lack of material and the task is one of choosing the 12 men who will form the best-balanced organization...
...many cases this will mean uncertainty as to what form of military training it is best to undertake. The relative merits and advantages of the many possible alternatives should be carefully considered. The R. O. T. C. is first in importance, and would naturally be the choice of those men interested in the army. The advantages of the Reserve Officers' Corps are that the training is intended to produce officers of men in college and enlistment is not binding for more than the duration of the actual training period. Other branches of the regular army are the Battery and Cadet...