Word: squad
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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Before the end of practice, a scrimmage of about 20 minutes' duration was held, in which every candidate played. The work of both the forward lines and the defence trios was unusually good for the first day, but there was a tendency on the part of the whole squad to play recklessly. A large number of goals were scored...
Candidates for the informal seven will be required to furnish a share of their equipment, although enough tights, jerseys and trunks for all members of the squad will be provided. Men must supply their own skates, sweaters, and, if possible, their own sticks. Goal-tenders are expected to equip themselves, but anyone who cannot procure the proper equipment should speak to J. Pickering '19 at 20 Holyoke street...
...first Freshman cut today reduces the squad to 30. In regard to the men who were cut, Coach Gross said that "he hoped all unsuccessful candidates would play on the dormitory sevens which will be formed shortly. If a man shows up well on one of these teams, his chances of being taken up again to the first squad are excellent...
...present there is material for fairly strong major-sport teams, and it is believed that hockey, basketball, swimming and water polo will also have successful seasons. No definite plans for hockey have been announced, but the basketball and swimming teams are already under way. At Princeton the water polo squad has just been organized and it is expected that university and freshman rifle teams will be formed...
...issued. The new fencing room in Apthorp House was opened last Wednesday, and from now no practice will be held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons of each week. Coach Leslabay, international fencing champion in 1908 and coach of last season's University team, will have charge of the squad again this year. Freshman candidates will receive special attention, and in the early part of May will be eligible for the fencing cup offered annually by P. H. Roberts...