But there seemed no other way of getting into the park unless they climbed the fence, and not a man thought of doing such a thing as that.
The sophomores formed in front of the gate, five deep.

In the front rank of the sophs were Browning and two 'Varsity crew men.

Bruce was in the middle, with the rowers on either side.

The ends were two men from the football team.
Thus the very first line of the sophomores made a formidable array, and it is not surprising that some of the freshmen were chicken-hearted.
With assistance, Frank marshaled the freshmen, reserving a place in the first line for himself.

While that might be considered a position of honor, it was the most dangerous, and every fellow there knew this rush was to be no baby play.
For companions Merriwell selected Dismal Jones, Jack Diamond, Puss Parker and a big, broad-shouldered fellow by the name of Hovey.
Rattleton and Robinson, together with a dozen others, were appointed as "scouts." It was their duty to "hook" out men from the ranks of the sophs and break the force of the enemy's rush as far as possible.
The sophomores had likewise appointed a dozen scouts, strong, active fellows, every one of whom had shown ability as an athlete.
The sophs prepared quickly for the rush, but it took more time to get the freshmen in order.