Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THE HEART OF THE GRIDIRON By John A. Ward. Out of the middle of that green and white plaid gridiron two teams were engaged in the final moments of a great struggle. For three-quarters of the game the Gold and Maroon Minnesota eleven had outplayed that line up of Cardinal jerseys repre senting Wisconsin. Around that immense open air stage was packed a seeth ing pyramid of people. The stands to the north and south jutted high in to the blue pas tures of the heavens. At the east and west ends of the play ing field stands groaned beneath an unaccustomed load. It was home-coming day at Wisconsin. Twenty thousand people had come to see-Wiscon sin defeat Minnesota. From every State in the Union Wis consin alumni had come to renew acquaintance with the institu4 tion which had given them knowledge. The atmosphere was tremb Iing under a nervous strain which now and then manifested itself in a thunder-clap of cheer ing from the Wisconsin stands. A hysterical outbreak, which was always answered by a de fiant storm of cheers from the Minnesota section. Minnesota led, 19 to 7. The game was almost over. All through the game the Wis consin rooters had persisted with their college songs and yells. They had poured across the field as a spur to that desper ate Badger team down on the gridiron. Each wraith of hope brought a new outburst from the sons and daughters of Wis consin. And then-across the field re verbrated the shriil, throbbing blast of the timekeepr's whistle. The game was over. Minnesota had won. It was overwhelming, crushing, humiliating, unex pected. As the twilight of a dying Oc tober day began to envelop that living amphitheater, a wild, triumphant roar of victory broke out from the 500 Minnesota stu dents who had followed their team to Madison. They storm ed onto the field in a jargon of songs and cheers as they rioted through a snake dance. From the Wisconsin side of the field there arose another song, feeble at first, but it quick ly gathered volume as the assem bled thousands stood up to honor their institution with their col-' lege anthem: H-ere's to the team we love so wel HIere's to the Badger's pride WVere with ynn-we'rae oryo We'll stand by and support you Fight, fellows, side by side. Strong and firm their voices were now. The college band flared forth with the flame of loyal spirits. Down upon the gridiron the team--Wisconsin's defeated eleven--trudged sadly away. Their heads were bowed, faces solemn. Many of them were crying. The occupants of the stands stood with hats in hand as they continued: With a u1-al-rah we'll help our team along. And with a u-ralt-ralh we'll sing her praise in song, For old Wisconsin anal the red. The song ended with a flour ish. Every son and daughter of Wisconsin remained until the end. That last note echoed and re-echoed among the balconies of the heavens. To those who did not under stand it was as if Wisconsin had won. But no-it was the heart of the gridiron, the soul of the gamic-college spirit at its best. J. S. PINKUSSOHN CIGAR CO. The Oldest Tobacconist in Columbia College Mens Headquarters CIGARS, SODAS, POCKET BILLIARDS 1307-1309 Main St. McCORMAC'S Haberdashery Everything New in Men's Wear l343Main Phone 745 Globe Dry Goods Co. College Boys' Trade Solicited .We furnish the Football Teams ~Watch the Equipment :~It will lead them to Smany a victory. SS.B. McMaster, Inc. J. W. BRUNSON, Met chant Tailor SUITS PRESSED WHILE YOU WAIT Cleaning and Pressing Neatly Done 13 Main Street Phone 216 Everything for Dances and Entertainments, Decora tions, Favors, Paper Hats, and Japjanese Lanterns CLARENCE T. LANGLEY 602 Palmetto Bldg. COLUMBIA, S. C. THE ARCADE BARBER SHOP Wanted--our friends and the boys at the University to know that we have left the Pal metto shop, and have purchased the Arcade shop, where we are prepared to give the very best of service. Give us a trial. LEO and ALBERT MAYFIELD Proprietors University of South Carolina Founded by the State in 1801 in the Capital City The University is organized with the following divisions: I. School of Arts and Science, with various courses of study in Languages, History, Secience, etc., leading to the degree of A. B. and B. S. General Scholarships worth from $100 to $150 each. II. School of Education, which seeks to prepare per sons to serve the State as teachers, principals, and superintendents of schools. In this course the A. B. is the degree conferred. III. Graduate School, with advanced courses leading to the degree of Master of Arts. IV. School of Civil Engineering, leading to C. E. V. School of Law, with course leading to the degree of LL. B. The presence of the various courts and the use of the State Law Library afford exceptional facili ties. VI. Military Science and Tactics. Regular drill five times a week. Class-room instructions. Uniforms and Equipment furnished by the U. S. Government. Reserved Officers' Training Corps. VII. New Coupses: Rural Social Science; Hygiene and Sanitation; English Bible: Business Administration. College fees for the year, $37, including medical atten tion. For women college fees are only $26. For those paying tuition, $40 additional. Room, with light and service, $20 a year. Loan funds available. For catalogue 4idress W. S. CURRELL, President, Columbia, . C.