We cannot but speak of the captain of the nine in this connection. He has worked hard and faithfully for the interests of the nine and for Harvard. Assuming the duties of his office at a time when everything looked bright for Harvard, he has met with the bitterest disappointment. The only consolation he has is that Harvard's lack of success is not in any way due to his poor playing or his mismanagement. His playing throughout the year can be characterized in no other way than as brilliant, and his management has been eminently satisfactory. To have the pleasure of leaving college as the captain of a championship nine snatched from him so suddenly, after he has played upon it so long and so well, is surely the bitterest of disappointments. But of one thing he can rest assured, that Harvard will never forget the good work he has done for her.
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