The candidates for the Freshman football team met yesterday on Soldiers Field for the first time. Forty-four men appeared dressed to play. The candidates were divided into five squads, with J. W. Hallcwell, C. D. Daly, E. J. Putnam, J. W. Kendall and S. G. Ellis as squad captains. The men were given light practice in falling on the ball, tackling and getting down the field.

Hugh Blythe of St. Marks has been appointed manager of the team.

The following men appeared as candidates:

Centre and guards-L. J. Watson, L. A. Stilling, H. C. Force, O. D. Talbot, J. Lawrence, J. Sands.

Tackles-W. Channing, Jr., H. W. palmer, R. M. Mackay, H. P. Henderson, J. O. Procter, G. Bell, A. H. Wheeler, W. T. Reid, Jr., J. C. Fitz.

Ends-J. W. Hallowell, M. G. Shaw, S. Whiney, W. R. Lawrence, G. G. Higbee, J. C. Miller, E. Wood, D. P. White.

Quarter-backs-C. D. Daly, R. Fincke, J. F. Jennings, H. R. Hayes, C. F. Shaw.

Half-backs-C. C. Brayton, L. Endicott, L. Bullard, J. A. Camprulie, T. H. Gray, Jr., J. J. Regan, C. H. Whitney.

Full-backs-J. W. Kendall, J. S. Lawrence.

The following men came out yesterday who had not given their positions to the coach before: A. Lewis, E. J. Putnam, C. W. Jaynes, D. D. Evans, S. G. Ellis, H. Partan.