nine and there is great enthusiasm and rivalry. There is no other way so well suited to the development of a strong, healthy class spirit. Or class basket ball games are well patronized and very interesting; class base ball games would be no less so., There is plenty of material for a good team in each of the classes, and, after a little practice, a series of interesting contests might be arranged. It is as yet too early to predict what will be the out come of base ball this year. We have a good schedule, and we have good men in practice—plenty of them. The only game yet played was not one by which our team could be judged. There were no critical points, there were no anxious moments for State for at no time was the result in doubt. While such a game does not test to its utmost the ability of a team, yet the first game of the season showed that we have a team of thorough ball players and one of which we shall no doubt be proud at the close of the college year. At the Paris exposition next summer there will be an athletic carnival, for which very elaborate preparations are being made. The prizes to be given are more valuable than any given in this county; with one exception they exceed the limit of value allowed by A. A. U., rules. There will be contests between both professionals and amateurs. The program for the amateur athletic competition is as follows: Worlds' championship, July 15th, 17th, 19th, and 22nd: hurdle races, 110 meters, 100 meters, 400 meters, 800 meters and 1500 meters; 2500 meter steeple , chase. The prizes for the above are worth from $lO to $BO. The prizes for the long jump, high jump, pole vault, and the discus throwing will be medals valued at $5O and $16.25 respectively, for first and second place. For putting the shot the prizes will be
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