Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-30

broadening Of the educational work OF the
school shall also witness a fuller develop
ment of its athletic sports. To this end
students and members Of the athletic
board have recently been directing their Ell
forts.
The foot ball season of 1903 closed with
success from the financial standpoint, at
least At the end of the season the man,
agement had on hand balance of several
hundred dollars a financial record unusual
for the university in late years. During
the past year, for the first time in the his
tory of the school, it is stated, the foot ball
team of the university completed its full
schedule of games for the season. Al
though the majority of games were lost 10
the opposing teams, the season was cor
sidered as anything but a failure. Tor the
PLAYERS on the Columbian team were cred
tied with display of grit and determine
ton because of the plucky manner IN
which the eleven maintained its upnlil
fight against the handicaps of superior
training and weight of the opposing teams.
1t is anticipated that the squad or cahal-
dates presenting themselves for POSITIONS on
the varsity eleven this fall Will be larger
than at any previous season: Ihere VII.
also be a larger number OF experienced
men from which to draw. Several heaNy-
weights in the school have announced their
intention of attacking the pigskin when the
time arrives, and it is practically assured
that the opening game with Randolph-Ma-
con, scheduled for Van Ness Park, OCTOBER
8 will introduce to the friends and students
ball players enthused with new spirit for
victory. a number of last years team are
expected to return to the school ana Try
for places on the varsity eleven. Capt. Bic
laski has been keeping his eyes open for
available foot ball timber for next season,
and has in view several players who have
not heretofore appeared ON Columbian
field.
team to adequately represent the unlver-
sity next spring are regarded as encourag-
ing. The playing Of this years team was
characterized by a lack of team work,
which was responsible to a large extent for
the loss of contests. Capt. +. {. Stevenson.
recently elected to that position. is hopeful
of placing in the field next season a team
that will bring credit to the wearers of the
orange and blue. Several of the most capa-
bic of this years team will be on hand next
spring, and number of new students who
have had considerable experience on the
diamond are expected to enter the univer
sity this fall and become availa BILE for the
team From the large array of prospective
candidates for positions on the base ball
nine it is anticipated that Capt. Stevenson
will have a long and efficient list of appli-
cants from which to select his team.
Many of the ball toSsers on Columbian's
team of the past season are improving their
form this summer by playing with the local
Church League teams. The recent work of
Mr.. Stevenson captain of the Mt. Yer
non Place Church team indicates that he
will be a valuable aid to the university base
ball nine when he begins his duties it's
captain.
1t has also been suggested that Columbian
next year may be represented by a field and
track team. The past year has developed
the fact that the university has on its rolls
a number of speedy sprinters and athletes
qualified to take high rank in other track
and field sports. The proposition to or
ganize a track team is being agitated
among the students, and 1t Is believed that
If sufficient enthusiasm is aroused and en-
cement offered the school will he n.
resented in this field of athletics.
The athletes of George Washington Uni
versity and those who are interested in that
feature of the schools work are by no
means discouraged over the showing made
during the past years, unfavorable 1t
may appear a casual glance. They will
enter upon the work of the coming season
with a spirit of grim determination to re-
trieve the misfortunes of the past year by
putting winning foot ball and base ball
teams in the field.