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Title: The Crimson Sweater

Author: Ralph Henry Barbour

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THE CRIMSON SWEATER

by

RALPH HENRY BARBOUR

Author of "The Half-Back," "For the
Honor of the School," etc.

With Illustrations by C.M. Relyea

[Illustration: The final game between Ferry Hill and Hammond.]

[Illustration]

New York
The Century Co.
1906

Copyright, 1905, 1906, by
The Century Co.

Published October, 1906

The De Vinne Press

TO

MY KINDLY CRITICS

RUTH AND MOLLY

CONTENTS

CHAPTER PAGE

I THE CRIMSON SWEATER'S FIRST APPEARANCE 3

II ROY MAKES AN ENEMY AND A FRIEND 17

III A MIDNIGHT HAZING 32

IV ROY CHANGES HIS MIND 39

V CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF 53

VI METHUSELAH HAS A SORE THROAT 70

VII COACHES AND PLAYERS 81

VIII FORREST LOSES HIS TEMPER AND ROY KEEPS HIS PROMISE 103

IX RED HAIR AND