THE UNIVERSITY COURIER.
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of statistics all go to show that injuries result very seldom from interference, most of them being caused by runners and tracklers meeting in the field."
To low tackling and piling on he attributes many of the injuries, and suggests that the rules against them be rigidly enforced. For all tackling below the knees twenty-five yards should be given, and in case the tackling is deliberate the man should be dismissed from the field.
As a remedy for brutality, the penalty should be immediate disquailification for the game.
"This disqualification should last for a year at least, unless revoked by the athletic committees of two colleges * * Of course no amount of ruling will do away with viciousness. That can only be done by the spirit of fair play instilled into the men by the captains and coaches."
Foot ball reform in a few words will be found in the closing sentence. So long as the players are instructed by foul or brutal play to "do up" the best men of the opposing team, so long will foot-ball be a treacherous and dangerous game.
GOOD WORK IN PRACTICE.
The applicants to the base ball team have been out twice for practice during the week. The work of the boys is flattering, and while it is too early to estimate the individual strength, it can be seen that the material for a great team is here
Mitchell, Alden, Todd, Williamson, Atterbury, Nimrod, and Walker were on the infield. Their work is sharp, and each one handles himself like an old timer. The outfield does not show up very strong but there were too many men on the grounds for effective practice.
Squires Hassig and Sneider are working hard behind the bat, and honors are about even. The pitcher's box seems to be turned over to Gear. He is fully capable of taking care of that end of the game, but there should be two or three others to back him up.
The management wish it understood that no selections have been made nor will be until everyone is given a fair trial. There is a disposition on the part of some to feel that the team is already made up, and their efforts would be wasted. This
is a great mistake, and while the old players should of right be shown preference, if they are out-classed they will be forced to retire.
Manager Means will go to Kansas City this week and look after the purchase of new uniforms. The favorite uniform of the club is red pants and shirt, and black stockings, belt and cap
No games have as yet been scheduled. A challenge has been received from the University Club of Omaha. This club represents all the Universities of Omaha.
TENNIS AND BOATING
At the meeting of the Board it was decided that the committees on Tennis and Boating should take immediate steps toward putting these in running order under University recognition. The tennis committee is composed of Hill and Maxwell, while Cheadle and Cracraft represent the boating interests.
As to the latter we cannot hope for a great deal this year, although the committee will figure on renting a number of boats. With the tennis it is different. This game has fast come into popularity, and today every small town has its tennis courts, while all the colleges of size have their tennis clubs solidly an organized department of the Athletic Association. We are especially favored here with good courts, and better, some excellent players, and ardent admirers of the game. If for no other reason than that it can be participated in by the ladies of the school, the Athletic Board should use all its power in giving them advantage of this sport under the Association direction of the association. Mr. Hill is endeavoring to get possession of the courts on Adams St.
AN IMPORTANT CONCESSION.
Kelsey, Gear and Means visited the faculty in meeting the other day. It was not a forced interview on the part of the faculty. The boys went before them with a grievance, and their purpose was gracefully acceeded to by the board of instructors.
It had been ruled by the faculty that the base ball team should not play any match games with professional or semi-professional teams. Captain Mitchell had in the meantime met Manager James Manning of the Kansas City Blues, who agreed to arrange an exhibition game between the Blues and K.U. boys. This was a great opportunity