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I went to see the rush between the 98s and 99s last Saturday night. Well, I kept out of it and its a good thing I did, because there would not have been enough of me left when I got out for you to recognize as Emil Knecht. It was the nearest thing to a battle I ever saw.

The 98s assembled at the Gym. and the 99s at the base ball grounds. About quarter of eight, when it was pitch dark the 98s formed in line and marched to the ball grounds. The 99s then lit a big bon fire so that you could see a little. The 99s also formed