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Was Perhaps the Strongest and Closest in the History of the Association. K. U. TAKEST THIRD PLACE. Losing Second to Baker by Three-fourths of One Per Cent.—Northrop of Kansas Wesleyan, Salina, Takes First.—Baker, Expecting to Win First, Comes Home Sore All Over. The Little University at Ottawa Also Very Sore. Yesterday morning the contest fever began to be aroused on the bill and by ten o'clock a considerable delegation had decided to go down on the morning train and classes had to go. Only about fourteen of the University men went down at that time, but the trainmen were very solicitous for the safety of Baker University and locked both doors of the coach so that we would do no damage to those who joined us at Baldwin. After the arrival at Ottawa, "Rock Chalk" was in evidence although there was no particular excitement. in the afternoon Ottawa University held a very pleasant reception for the visiting students at the University. Their rooms were tastefully decorated, their welcome was hearty and all who attended enjoyed and appreciated the hospitality which they offered us. The event of the afternoon was, however, the arrival of the train from Baldwin and Lawrence at 5:20. This was expected to be the signal for trouble and expectations were not disappointed. Ottawa had been hunting trouble all day and was just aching for a scrap, while our old hereditary enemy, Baker, was on the same train, and when the contingents from the two schools got off the train, friction was liable to result. Kansas University was on the rear of the train, and the effort of the allied forces at the depot was to push us still farther back. It ended in Baker's occupation of a brick pile near by, which seemed to furnish missiles well suited for Baker's style of warfare. One of these four-pound bricks came flying into the midst of the K. U. crowd. It struck Vandruff, one of our basket ball men, cutting a deep gash in his head. But headed by the band the K. U. delegation marched up the middle of the street to the inspiring music of Sousa's melodies. The Methodist and Baptist rooters had passed us on the way and formed in a solid phalanx across the street, with the avowed intention of carrying K. U. back. We held them until the band finished their piece and then the mix-up began. We followed Uncle Jimmy's advice implicitly. We didn't start anything. It wasn't advisable. But we fought a good fight, even if it wasn't altogether successful against the combined hosts of Methodists from B. U. and Baptists from O. U. assisted by boot blacks, policemen, draymen and the city of Ottawa. In fact we rather lost out on that fight before the force of overwhelming numbers. But we did our best and they found that K. U. wasn't easy at any rate, if we did have a small delegation. After supper and repairs the delegations found their way to the Rohnbaugh opera house which is the finest in the state and well adopted for the contest. We finally had to take an hour's recess for repairs and supper. No serious injuries are reported, although the merchants of Ottawa profited by the sale of the half dozen hats and caps which bad to be purchased after the battle. The visitors streamed in and soon college yells burst forth from strong lungs and it was a struggle to see which should predominate. As on the street the Methodists and Baptists combined against K. U., yet the old "Rock Chalk" was easily heard. The Presbyterians of Emporia also piped in occasionally. The little band of Congregationalists from Topeka also yelled once when it was quiet. Just before the curtain arose the Methodists and Baptists tried to "josh" K. U. They play marbles and spin tops and the supposed "josh" was "Foot-ball Foot-ball K. S. U." sung to the tune of "hot time." It was not a decided hit. THE CONTEST. At 8:40 the curtain arose and President Foster after announcing the purpose of the meeting, introduced Rev. Mr. Chas M. Sharp, of Lawrence, who gave the invocation. The mandolin club, of Ottawa University then played a selection. F. W. Games of Baker, who tried to win last year, gave his onation on "Faith, the Dominant Power in Progress," Mr. Games was a little stiff in his delivery, but his composition was quite entertaining, abounding in pretty language and graceful figures. His voice was not strong enough for his flights and often became squeaky. His subject caught the ministers and they ranked him high in thought, while the other judge marked him low. It was the little null that won him second place. Clarence N. Swihart, of Midland College, Atchison, then spoke on "An Uncrowned King." His oration was a tribute to Gladstone. The subject was treated in the conventional biographical style. Mr. Swihart was not perfectly at ease before his audience. His fingers twiced and his position was not graceful. Following Mr. Elliott was G.W. Trout of Ottawa, who finished the series of After a vocal solo by Miss Janette K. Bull of Baker, the winner of the evening, Mr. A. C. Northrop of Salina, spoke on "The Changing Policy of the United States." He gave the first of the expansion orations. He was graceful and his delivery was live. Mr. Northrup is a strong believer in expansion and presented some very logical arguments upholding his position. Following Mr. Northrop William K. Arthur of Washburn presented the second expansion oration sentuled "Altruism America's Mission." He too was a strong expansionist but was not so clear and concise in his statements as Mr. Northrop. His gestures were a little crude and he did not enter fully into the spirit of his piece. The judges ranked him at the latter end of the list. The Washburn Glee club sang a song, and a moment's recess was given for everybody to stretch, and then our own Mr. Elliott appeared. His oration, "What of the future," was appreciated, perhaps more than any other of the evening. Mr. Elliott spoke in a plif., straightforward manner, which took with his listeners. His thought was excellent, and his delivery clearly brought it out. When he had finished, K. U. and a great many of their friends felt confident of winning first place. On first ranking Mr. Elliott tied Games of Baker for second place; in the second ranking he lost by three-fourths of one per cent. four orations on expansion. Mr. Trout's ministerial delivery was not well adopted to his sneech. His friends were quite confident of his winning but the judges could not see it. The Mandolin club of Ottawa played a pretty selection, after which Carl Rankin of the College of Emporia spoke on "Mirabean." He was followed by C. W. Meyer, of Winfield, who enlisted Bismark, his subject being "The Policy of Bismarck." Both men spoke quite well. The painful wait for the decision now began (over), not anew. "Rock Chalk" sounded through the the building in good shape. Our delegation wasn't so large but it was all there, and all there to yell. There is no denying that "Rock Chalk," Jay Hawk, K U1" can carry better than any college vell that was ever invented. A small body of students yelling that can down any number of other yells, and a brass band besides if necessary. Speaking of bands, the K. U. band did fine work at Ottawa. Its playing while the decision of the judges was being awaited was especially appreciated. The band is an organization the University has to be proud of. During the intervals preceding the announcement of the decision, there were frequent and vociferous calls for Decker. Finally Mr. Decker appeared and said that in the absence of the president he was requested to make some announcements as to the results. After several statements as to the disagreement of the judges he announced that the decision was no yet ready. He made one of the hits on the evening with all. But K. U's, troubles were not yet over. On the way home Baker was still looking for trouble. When they left the train at Baldwin, some of the gentlemen with big clubs invited us out on the platform. Others threw snow balls and clogs into the windows that were open and ended by putting a rock through one of the window panes. In view of past events, the city authorities evidently expected a rush for the stage and the mayor and several policemen were present to guard the stage doors. Their vigilance was wholly unnecessary although those who wished found easy access to the stage by way of the boxes. When the announcement was finalized by President Foster giving Northrop first, Games second, and Elliott third neither Baker nor Ottawa were jubilant. The yelling ceased from that time on. The ranking of the judges was as follow- NOTES ON CONTEST. Baker has tried Games twice. If statis- [Continued on Page 3.] DELIVERY: Elhort Arthur Northrop Bank Rakkin Trou Meyer Games Softball Nelson ... 90-4 ... 86-7 ... 91-3 ... 91-2 ... 89-5 ... 86-5 ... 85-8 Potter ... 90-3 ... 86-6 ... 91+1 ... 93-2 ... 87-4 ... 86-5 ... 84-7 White ... 75-3 ... 72-7 ... 100+1 ... 75-5 ... 71-7 ... 80-4 ... 74-4 ... 70-8 Thought and Composition: Broderick ... 90-5 ... 85-8 ... 86-7 ... 92-4 ... 95-3 ... 99-1 ... 88-6 ... 96-2 Hodgeson ... 94-3 ... 91-5 ... 85-7 ... 92-4 ... 98-6 ... 99-1 ... 85-8 Husson ... 94-3 ... 97-8 ... 98-4 ... 97/4'-7 ... 97/4'-6 ... 99-1 ... 97/4'-5 Final Rank... 3 8 1 6 5 4 2 7 NOTES ON CONTEST. New Books. We are constantly receiving new additions to our stock. It will pay you to see our line. Our prices are always right. ROWLANDS & BENDER See for Yourself. AN EASY VICTORY. FOR THE JUNIORS OVER THE JUNIOR LAWS AND FOR THE 'VARSITY OVER THE CITY Y. M. G. A. The Junior-Junior Law Game Was a Good Exhibition of Fast Ball. 26 to 2 Does Not Give the Complete Details.-Juniors Had Easy Prey The 'Varsity-Y. M. C. A. Game Was Quite Snappy the First Half But, During the Second Half, Both Teams Were Almost Completely Overcome by That Feeling of Early Spring. Those who saw the games on Saturday evening realized that the 'Varsity is playing much better basket ball than was played two weeks ago. The team work is better and there is more life in the game The Junior-Junior Law game, although one-sided, was perhaps as interesting as any game played at the rink this year. Every man in the game was on the alert and seemed aware of the responsibility placed upon him. The luster of the Laws' record was tarnished, but they fought manfully to the end. Hess was the only old player on the Law team and, although the other men played remarkably well for the amount of practice they have had, it was impossible for them to cope with the Juniors. The Junior team was composed mostly of men who have played considerable basetball. When Avery and Dennis and Dewey go into a basket ball game the spectators expect them to do good work and they always do. The Junior team showed careful, consistent practice which alway wins out in basket ball. The following shows the game in full: FIRST HALF. SECOND HALF. Dewey, f. 2 2 0 0 Dennis, f. 2 2 2 1 1 0 Avery, c. 2 2 0 0 Yahn, b. 0 0 0 Liscum, b. 0 0 0 JUNIORS FIELD GOALS FOUL GOALS FOUL Dewey, f. 2 0 0 Dennis, f. 2 2 2 0 Avery, c. 0 0 0 Yahn, b. 0 0 0 Russell, b. 0 1 FIRST HALF. JUNIOR LAWS FIELD GOALS FOUL GOALS FOULS Wood, f. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 o 0 M. Anderson, f. . . . . . . . . . 0 o 0 Hess, c. . . . . . . . . . . . 0 o 0 Landers, b. . . . . . . . . . . 0 o 1 Anderson, b. . . . . . . . . . . 0 o 0 SECOND HALF. Wood, f. ... 0 o o M. Anderson, f. ... 0 o o Hess, c. ... 2 o o Landers, b. ... 0 o i Anderson, b. ... 0 o ii Score: Juniors, 26; Junior Laws, 2. Twenty minute halves; Referee, Dr. Naismith. $ ^{b} $ Umpires, Whitney and McClung. The 'Varsity game was billed as the big game of the evening and would have been had the men played their regulation game. The Varsity team played careful ball the first half, yet making some phenomenal plays. It was evident that the Y. M. C. A. men had a hard task before them if they won out. Whitney had thrown two difficult goals when Pulver of the Y. M. C. A. team threw two goals in rapid succession causing the game to grow lively. By quick ready playing the 'Varsityran its score to 14 before the first half was over, holding its opponents down to 4. During the second half neither side scored. The line up was as follows: 'Varsity: forwards; F. Owens, J. Hall; center, Whitman; backs, H. Owens and Shipman. Y. M. C. A: forwards; Murphy and Procter; center, Pulver; backs, Williams and Lang. NOTES ON GAME. The attendance was quite good, a few young men taking advantage of the two for 25c rate. The band was not present. Dennis' goal throwing was a splendid feature. Yahn and Russel played an unusually good game.