That is to be for the school championship.

Then, if you think you can outswim Prescott, he agrees to enter an individual and personal race with you." "If Prescott and I swim against each other, then we won't swim in the seven-fellow race, anyway." protested Hi.
"I'll agree to that," Dick nodded.
After some more talking the details were arranged.

Len reduced them to writing and the committees for both schools signed.
"I'll publish this in the 'Blade' to-morrow morning," said Spencer.
"Then the whole town will know the terms of the race." Friday, if pleasant, was the date chosen, the seven-fellow race to begin as soon as possible after two P.M., the personal race between Prescott and Martin to follow.

Such details as choosing the officials of the race were to be left to the principals of the two schools.
"It's all settled, then, gentlemen," said Spencer, rising and holding out his right hand.

"If you don't see me before you may be sure of my being on hand to report the races themselves.