We learn from the Amherst Student that the fellows at Amherst are grumbling considerably about the ill success of their nine last year. As yet the grumbling seems to have no practical effect. But the editors of the Student fear that if the present state of things continues, the nine will be poorly supported. Men will take no interest in the gymnasium or out-of-door practice of their team, nor will they give it a generous support. A nine with such half-hearted backing will be very likely to fail.

We should be very sorry to have Amherst come into the field next spring with a poorly supported nine. For a series of defeats will very likely result in Amherst's withdrawing from the league. Few students care to spend their money during a series of years for the pleasure of seeing their team beaten. In former years Amherst has often come out of her base-ball contests very near the top. And the games with her have almost always been very interesting. It would take away much of the present excitement over base-ball to have Amherst leave the league.