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

THE SCROLL. 543The weather during the present spring term has been quite unfavorablefor athletics. We very much regret that the baseball game with DePauwwas declared off on account of rain. Saturday's game was won by Franklin,after having been played on a wet diamond. It was our first attempt atbaseball this year, and "our players did not show the training of those ofFranklin College, who had already played six games this season. On May6 occurs the game with Kentucky State College, which we hope will resultin a victory for Miami.We were glad to entertain Saturday, as our guests, eight members of theIndiana Delta chapter. We were glad to know that so large a number ofour Franklin brothers held positions on the baseball team of that college andthat the captain and manager were # A 6's.In a recent election, Mr. Newman, our pledge, was elected captain of thevarsily basketball team for next year. Bro. Zwick, an alumnus of ourchapter, visited us Wednesday. Bro. Zwick is at present living in Roanoke,'Louisiana, where he and his father are the proprietors of a large rice plantation.' HOWARD S. SiaiTH.Oxford, May 5, 1904.OHIO GAMMA, OHIO UNIVERSITY.This term will close one of the most prosperous years in the history ofOhio University. In attendance a marked increase has been made over anyprevious year. By the securing of additional appropriations from the lastlegislature, the future of old Ohio is exceedingly bright.Preparations for commencement week are now under way and everythingpoints towards a most successful week.A very extensive program has been arranged for the centennial celebrationwhich is to be held June 12-18, in connection with the Athens home coming.The commencement exercises proper will be held in Ewing hall on Thursdaymorning, June 16. Bro. F. E. Coultrap will deliver an oration uponthat occasion.The baseball team has been prevented from filling a number of its engagementsby rain, but we have won the two games played by decisive scores.The chapter is represented on the varsity by Bro. McClure, Preston andWatkins, pledged.An effort has been made by the chapter to arrange for an inter-fraternitybaseball schedule, but we have not received any encouragement from theother fraternities as yet in regard to it.Our annual banquet will be held this year on May 31, at Hotel Berry,We would be pleased to welcome any Phis at that time who will be inAthens.. Since our last letter we have initiated Bro. John D. Earhart, whom wenow wish to present to the general fraternity.We lose, by graduation this year but one man, Bro. F. E. Coultrap.The chapter recently enjoyed a visit from Bro. Don C.Tullis, Ohio T, '98,of Cincinnati.Ohio Gamma was represented at the Delta Province convention held atDelaware, May 13-14, by Bros. Merritt, M. G. Coultrap and Preston.Our annual letter is out and will be delivered in a few days.This opportunity is taken to thank all the brothers of Ohio Gamma whoread THE SCROLL in this, the last letter of the year, for all kindnesses andfavors extended during the year, JOHN PRESTON.Athens, May 19, 1904,