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...team, however, has been much hampered by the loss of several of the '97 eleven, and could hardly have been expected to come up to its standard. As a matter of fact though, they have done remarkably well, have defeated several strong elevens, and gave the champions a close rub on Monday. They have had to compets with colleges where cricket occupies a much more prominent position than it does here, and we would ask that they be given credit for their efforts...
...setting apart of several hours of an afternoon for spreads, in order that they may be more of the nature of teas. Under the present arrangement Seniors entertain either in football clothes-as I have seen-or in a more suitable apparel, put on in much haste, after a rub down. With several hours of an afternoon, unpreceded by a scrimmage, Seniors might entertain with much pleasure to themselves, with more time to see every one, and in much better form...
Every member of the squad must report at the locker building today between three and five for a rub-down. There will be no practice...
...late, so Mr. Peet is trying Carter in that position, who is doing excellent work for his weight. The crew goes to the boathouse direct from college, and after practice has a run to quarters. They are under strict discipline while at the villa. A bath and a good rub-down follow their return from practice. They are allowed about half an hour to dress for dinner, which is ready at 8 o'clock...
...little cold water was used. Princeton was the first to appreciate the advantage of cold baths, and the r eleven of 1889 showed a toughness which is largely attributable to this innovation. Now little warm water is used and a quick, cold shower is followed by a sharp rub...