"Are you going to leave college?" asked Sid curiously. "No. I'm going to give up athletics for a while, though, and become a grind. I've been beaten two ways lately," he went on. "Parsons is a better pitcher than I am, and--and----" but he did not finish, though Tom knew he referred to Miss Tyler. Then Langridge went out and Sid and Tom played the game all over again in talk. Suddenly there was a shout out on the campus. Tom looked from the window. "What is it?" asked Sid. "They're getting ready for the procession and the bonfires along the river. Come on." The two chums rushed downstairs, Phil Clinton joining them on the way. Out on the green was a throng of students, every one in the college. "Three cheers for Tom Parsons, the best pitcher that ever tossed a ball!" called some one. How the yells resounded again and again, with innumerable tigers and other wild and ferocious beasts added! "Fall in! fall in! Down to the fires along the river!" commanded Captain Woodhouse. "Oh, but this is a great day!" "That's what," added Ford Fenton. "My uncle says----" But his voice was drowned in the shout that followed, and then came that inspiring song, "_Aut vincere aut mori_." And many fires of victory blazed along Sunny River that night. THE END THE COLLEGE SPORTS SERIES By LESTER CHADWICK _12mo. Cloth. Illustrated. Jacket in Colors._ _Price 75 cents per volume. Postage 10 cents additional._ [Illustration] _Mr. Chadwick has played on the diamond and on the gridiron himself._ 1. THE RIVAL PITCHERS _A Story of College Baseball_ Tom Parsons, a "hayseed," makes good on the scrub team of Randall College. 2. A QUARTERBACK'S PLUCK _A Story of College Football_ A football story, told in Mr. Chadwick's best style, that is bound to grip the reader from the start. 3. BATTING TO WIN _A Story of College Baseball_ Tom Parsons and his friends Phil and Sid are the leading players on Randall College team. There is a great game. 4. THE WINNING TOUCHDOWN _A Story of College Football_ After having to reorganize their team at the last moment, Randall makes a touchdown that won a big game. 5. FOR THE HONOR OF RANDALL _A Story of College Athletics_ The winning of the hurdle race and long-distance run is extremely exciting. 6. THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS _A Story of College Water Sports_ Tom, Phil and Sid prove as good at aquatic sports as they are on track, gridiron and diamond. _Send for Our Free Illustrated Catalogue._ CUPPLES & LEON COMPANY, Publishers New York THE JACK RANGER SERIES By CLARENCE YOUNG _12mo. Cloth. Illustrated. Jacket in Colors_ _Price 75 cents per volume. Postage 10 cents additional_ [Illustration] _Lively stories of outdoor sports and adventure every boy will want to read._ 1. JACK RANGER'S SCHOOL DAYS _or The Rivals of Washington Hall_ You will love Jack Ranger--you simply can't help it. He is bright and cheery, and earnest in all he does.