CHAPTER IX
A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE
In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired. Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
"Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
"Right!" agreed Kindlings. "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
"Hope for the best," suggested the coach. "I wonder how our freshmen will make out Saturday against Boxer Hall?"
"They'll win, of course," declared Dan, energetically.
The game between the two freshmen elevens of Boxer Hall and Randall was quite an event,
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