1922

Dartmouth began its 205 th year in September with almost 1,100 freshmen in the Class of '78. Fifty-six years ago 393 freshmen started the great Class of '22. May '78 fulfill the Dart- mouth opportunity as much as '22 did in college and throughout life.

Before classes began on September 23 the Big Green football squad for three weeks had been going through daily double practice sessions. Because all members of the '22 family are certainly entitled to know, here is an exclusive scouting report on the 1974 team. You won't see anything like this in the competing media.

David Riesman, noted sociologist and author, has been quoted "The road to the board (of directors) room leads through the locker room." If that's true, the Davis Field House locker room is full of potential directors every day. On the field and in skull sessions the fine coaches and the promising young men are working like beavers to lay the foundation for the entire season. Some of these pre-season days are hotter than hell and perspiration flows as freely as champagne once did at wedding receptions. As one lad remarked "You're either crazy to go through this or you love the game, and I just love it." Only time will tell what the team will do. But if enthusiasm, excellent coaching, and hard work will do it - well, these men and boys are working wholeheartedly in the Dartmouth football tradition.

And who are these boys? The youngest on the squad is 18, the oldest 21, and the average age is a little under 20. The shortest is 5-8, the tallest 6-7, the average slightly over six feet. The lightest weighs 165, the heaviest 245 (he has since reduced to 225), and the average is a few pounds over 200. They came to Dartmouth from 32 states and 95 schools. In studies their most popular majors are the sciences, economics, and history. They are making the grades scholastically or they would not be playing. Their career aspirations are mainly law, medicine, and business. They are not a football team with a college. They are students who play the game because they like it. And win or lose, Dartmouth is very, very proud of them.

W. Warren Cummings, our never to be forgotten Gus, has sadly passed away. Our loss is reported more fully in an obituary. But these notes seem appropriate for some additional facts about Gus that may not be known as fully as they should be. The following excerpt, therefore, is from a venerable book "Athletics at Dartmouth" by Horace G. Pender '97 and Raymond M. McPartlin '20:

"W. W. Cummings Jr. '22 is the 'father' of Dartmouth wrestling. He started the movement towards ultimate recognition by the (Athletic) Council, coached the first squad, and captained the team during the second year.

"In 1919 Cummings suggested the formation of a varsity wrestling team. A handful of undergraduates had gained some experience either in (World War I) training camps or preparatory schools, and an informal team was organized and a short schedule arranged.

"The Athletic Council, upon undergraduate petition, then officially recognized wrestling as a minor sport and assumed control.

"In 1920 at the New England Intercollegiates, Cummings made a brilliant record. The Dartmouth captain, who had passed through the season (against Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, Norwich, Brown, and the Naval Academy) without losing a match, was the only title winner to take his championship by straight falls, a remarkable showing in the heavyweight class, in which is usually found the hardest competition."

No matter where he fell, Gus, as we all remember, was never one to lose his footing.

The Class unanimously wishes the best of health and happiness to Steve and Vi Kenyon at their new address: 311 S. Maple Ave., Ridge-wood, N.J. 07450.

In the spirit of detente, '22 sincerely thanks the U.S.S.R. for sending Spenny and MarjSmith back to us with pleasant memories of their summer trip to Scandinavia and Russia.

Thanks also go to the Lorelei and other continental enchantments for releasing Ray andDoris Atwood in time for the Princeton game.

Hanover's Mary Hitchcock Hospital had summer stays of varying lengths from DickBowler, Lois Brown, and Bill Mann. We all hope Dick, Lois, and Bill greatly benefited from their visits. The spouses of the latter two were also visitors to Hanover.

Herb West is hospitalized as of late September and a note from classmates might offer en couragement. Send it to his home: 15 Buell St., Hanover, N.H. 03755.

And on a happier note, it was most pleasant to have Andy and Charlotte Marshall in Hanover recently for a short and very pleasant visit.

Now be thankful you can send your class due; to Carroll Dwight. A real happy Thnaksgiving to you and all yours.

Secretary, 11 Brockway Rd. Hanover, N.H. 03755

Treasurer, 48 Fairgreen Place Chestnut Hill, Mass. 02167