THE UNIVERSITY NINE.

The University Nine may now be seen every afternoon at work in the gymnasium. The time between two and five o'clock, Monday, Wednesday and Friday is devoted to base-ball practice in the cage, the candidates being formed into two squads, one of which goes in at two, the other at three, and both of which are under the immediate supervision of Capt. Crocker. At four o'clock every afternoon both squads go through the chest weights, run on the gymnasium track, etc. Following is the list of candidates: Messrs. H. T. Allen, '86; Appleton, '84; Beaman, '85; Crocker, '85 (capt.); Follansbee, '85; A. Hamlin, '84; Hoyt, '85; Keep, '84; Lovering, '84; Lowell, '83; Phillips, '86; Smyth, '83; J. A. White, '84; S. E. Winslow, '85. With four exceptions, all the above have already at some time or other played on the nine. All will regret to notice the absence of the names of several old members who have contributed to many victories for Harvard in the past, but who, it is feared, will be unable to play this year. Of the prospects of the nine, it is of course too early to speak with any degree of certainty. From present appearances, it will be composed almost entirely of new men, or men who have played but two or three games. It is crippled at the start by the withdrawal from college of Mr. Bean, last year's pitcher, from whom much was expected in the games next spring. At any rate, the nine will be composed of men who have earned their places in it by hard work, and if faithful practice under an energetic captain is worth anything it will make a creditable showing.

NOTES FROM OTHER COLLEGES.Ward is to train Princeton's pitchers.

The report of Princeton's base-ball treasurer shows a balance on hand of $558 42.

Yale is already arranging practice games with professional nines for the coming season.

The Yale nine have begun their winter exercise under the direction of Prof. Dole, to be continued till regular outdoor training can be entered upon in the spring.

The following men are candidates for the Princeton nine: Wadleigh, '83; Wilson, '83; Mitchell, '83; A. Moffat, '84; Harlan, '84; Belknap, '84; W. Moffat, '84; Look, '84; Clark, '85; Wylie, '85; Cooper, '85; Van Etten, '85; Potter, '85; Toler, '85; Harris, '86; Forsyth, '86; Shaw, '86; Harding, '86; and Ford, Divinity.