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T WESTERN MARYLAND there are two athletic associa- tions, one for the young women, the other for the young men. ~ The former is a new organization, having been organized only two years ago. Its pur-pose is to conduct all athletic affairs carried on by the young ladies of the college. The latter is an or- ganization of which every male student is a member. The object of this association is to direct th e athletic sports in a creditable manner, to supervise all teams, and to foster as well as create a true college spirit. Foot ball, base ball, basket ball, tennis, and track and field athletics are the chief sports. Foot ball is the great game at Western Maryland. The team begins practice about ten days before school opens. All practice is in charge of an experienced coach. Those who show an athletic ability in this line are given a chance to make the team. Western Maryland has a team of which every student feels proud. Next in importance to foot ball is b a se ball. Although the standard for this game is not quite so high as that for foot ball, the prospects for a winning team are growing. This year's schedule is the best that has been made for several years. 60