"That applies, too, not only to team members, but to every man in the squad.

If the Hallam fellows are swift and terrific, we can't tell on whom we may have to pounce for substitutes." This was to be a mid-week game, taking place Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday morning word reached school that Hudson, who was down to play right guard, and Dan Dalzell, right end, were both at home in bed, threatened with pneumonia.

In each case the doctor was hopeful that the attack would be averted, but that didn't help out the afternoon's game any.
"Two of our prize men out," muttered Dick anxiously to Dave at recess.
"And it's claimed that misfortunes always travel by threes," returned Darrin, half mournfully.
"Don't!" shivered Prescott.

"Let us off with two misfortunes." Afternoon came along, somewhat raw and lowering.

Rain might prevent the game.