1903-04 Volume 28 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

114 THE SCROLL.ILLINOIS BETA IN FOOTBALL.The Chicago 'varsity football team of 1902, on which PhiDelta Theta was represented by six men, played through aseason generally conceded the hardest one ever undertakenby a Maroon team, with a record of but one game lost.This single defeat was accomplished by the veteran elevenunder the tutelage of Michigan's 'Hurry-Up' Yost.The team, captained by Bro. Sheldon, who was playinghis fourth year on the 'varsity, and acting as captain forthe second year, was mentioned by the student body assecond only to the '99 Maroons in bringing glory to Chicago.Bro. Ellsworth at center and Bro. Ahlswede at leftguard made up, with Guard Maxwell, the fastest center triopossessed by any 'Big Nine' team. Bro. Speik was at leftend and Bro. Catlin at right end. Bro. Catlin was in hisfreshman year. Bro. Farr, Ohio Eta, for his remarkablesuccess both in defensive and offensive work, won a placeon the all-Western team by a unanimous verdict of thecritics. Bro. Ellsworth, who is captain of the 'varsity thisseason, Bro. Sheldon and Bro. Speik, who is again in hisold place on the left wing, were also given places on all-Western first elevens. Bro. Ahlswede, although handicappedduring the entire season by a badly wrenched knee,made an excellent record, and was named for practicallyevery all-Western second eleven. Of the Chicago menpicked for all-Western teams, all but two were Phi DeltaThetas. Bro. Garrey acted as first assistant to Coach Stagg.OLIVBR B. WYMAN.* * * *Bro. John B. Ballou, presideiit of Delta province has removedto Cleveland, and become secretary and treasurer ofthe Vail Linotype Composing Company. His new addressis Caxton Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio.* * * _*The frontispiece of the Amherst catalogue is a plan of thecollege section of the town. It designates each of the fraternityhouses, as well as the college buildings, athletic field,etc. * A 0's house at the corner of College street andMaple avenue, evidently has a highly desirable location,and possibly the most desirable of all.* * * *Syracuse Phis are making elaborate preparations for entertainingAlpha province convention, November 24-27.