"Yes, we've got to give them the chance to even up," said Phil.
"They haven't forgotten that we beat them last season by a score of 11 to 8," said another of the eleven.
"I've heard something about their team this year," said Ben. "They have dropped three old players and have three A No. 1 fellows in their places. Two weeks ago, as you know, they beat the Hamilton eleven, 17 to 5, and day before yesterday they played White College eleven and won out by a score of 12 to 5."
"Then they must be a heap stronger than they were last year," said Buster Beggs. "For last year White College beat them badly."
"Yes, and Hamilton beat them too," added Dave. "I shouldn't wonder but that they've got a crackajack team this year."
"Are we going to back out?" demanded the senator's son.
"No!" came back in a chorus.
"Oak Hall never backs out!" cried Ben.
"Well, where are we to play? I suppose they would like to play at the Mongrace field," said Roger.
"It's a dandy spot—I was up there on my wheel last Saturday," said Shadow Hamilton. "They've got a nice stand there, too."