There were a few other fellows who wanted to captain the team.

Why didn't some of their friends put them in nomination?
Dick & Co.

formed a substantial element in the team.

They were for "Hen" Wadleigh, and now Tom Reade spoke: "I move that Wadleigh be considered our choice for captain." "Second the motion," uttered Dan Dalzell, hastily.
Coach Morton put the proposition, which was carried.

Wadleigh was chosen captain, subject to the approval of the Athletics Committee of the alumni, which would talk it over in secret with Coach Morton.
And now the team was quickly made up.