STAPLETON
Photograph taken in the middle of the experiment, in April.
The following brief description of the men, taken from Dr. Anderson’s report of their physical condition, to be referred to later, will suffice to make clear the characteristics (as athletes) of these subjects of study:
Mr. G. W. Anderson is a foot-ball, base-ball, and basket-ball player, as well as a crew man (not Varsity). Well built and an all round athlete. 26.5 years of age.
Mr. W. L. Anderson, a “Y” athlete (hurdler), the captain of the Yale Gymnastic Team, University Gymnastic Champion, and American Collegiate Gymnastic Champion. 21.5 years of age.
Mr. H. S. Bellis, a member of the Y. G. A., a gymnast and acrobat and in constant training. 26 years of age.
Dr. W. H. Callahan, Medical Assistant at the Gymnasium, in daily practice in the gymnasium; bowling, hand-ball, and running. 27 years of age.
Mr. M. Donahue, a very muscular and versatile athlete, a foot-ball player and a Varsity basket-ball player. 25 years of age.
Mr. C. S. Jacobus, a “Y” athlete, a noted long-distance man, and one of the best University runners. 22.3 years of age.