1897 Imago

ATHLETICS. X T HE history of Athletics in Cedarville College has not been long, but an interesting one. It began with the College and has grown with it. In the three short years of existence we have accomplished great things. W e have risen from obscurity to an enviable place among our rival colleges, which are many years our senior. We have developed athletes whose services are coveted by our larger institutions. The founders of Cedarville College, knowing the value of an educated and thoroughly developed body to carry an educated mind, have at all times encouraged Athletics. They have not only encouraged us with words, but also in a substantial way. In the first year of the College's existence, Rev. Jas. D. Steele, Ph.D., of New York City, showed bis interest in the College by giving us fifteen complete foot ball uniforms and a tennis outfit. The next year Mr. Robert Stevenson, of Pittsburg, expressed his interest by sending a consignment of balls, bats and gloves. This last year the Board of Trustees fitted out our Gymnasium with the latest appliances. Our worthy president, Dr. McKinney, saw our needs and responded with ten foot ball uniforms. Having no athletic field of our own, the students, with the help of th e Board of Trustees, rented a field, where we could indulge in our field sports. In the Fall there could be seen there, in the evenings, a first and second team at foot ball practice under the direction of a competent coach. The girls showed their intere&t by often being present to watch the practice. In the Spring the same thing can be seen at the base ball practice and at the tennis courts. Our boys are strong, enthusiastic and manly fellows , and in our inter-collegiate games always try to play a clean, honest game. We have been faithful in practice and stand near the top. The President and Faculty have al– ways encouraged us in our Athletics, granting all requests that were consistent, rejoicing with us in victories• sympathizing with us in our defeats. IO