The main idea was to make a great deal of noise in singing them, and nothing else counted.
The freshmen and sophomore substitutes were the first to emerge from their dressing rooms on either side of the gymnasium, dressed in their respective gymnasium suits of black and blue, the sleeves and sailor collars of which were ornamented with their colors.

They were greeted with a gratifying burst of song from both sides which lasted until they took their places, eager and alert, ready to make good if the opportunity presented itself.

After a brief interval the dressing room doors opened again and the real teams appeared.

This time the burst of song became so jubilantly noisy that the president of the college half rose in his seat as though to signal for order, then, apparently changing his mind, settled himself in his chair, smiling broadly.
Immediately the song ended the referee's whistle blew and the great game began.
From the moment the ball was put in play it was plain to the spectators that this was to be a game worth seeing.

The sophomores, with Virginia Gaines as center, adopted whirlwind tactics from the start and the freshmen did little more than defend themselves during the first half, which came to an end without either side scoring.