The article is unsigned and titled; "Hooker At Bates?"

"Well fellow Bobcats, to your already astounding vocabulary you can now
add the unforgettable words of 'scrum,' 'lineout,' 'prop,' 'pitch,'
and 'hooker,' all rugby favorites. Bobcat land is now blessed with its
first Rugby Club, a tradition which will unquestionably have a long
future. To explain the game of Rugby would not only be of great
difficulty, but would not do justice to a sport characterized by action,
excitement, fun and a touch of pandemonium. The only alternative is to
come to a game.

"The capital of Rugby is the United Kingdom. In Wales, England and
Scotland people send as much time on Rugby as a Bobcat spends attempting
to study. The game has quickly spread to the United States and is
currently promoted at most college and university campuses, and many
city clubs.

"Rugby is played with fifteen men on each side, and to the rookie fan
will appear a cross between soccer and football. The object of the game
is to cross the oppositions goal line with the ball. Field goals are
also a means of scoring.

"However, the most noted aspect of a Rugby game occurs after the final
whistle. It is as much law as tradition, that the pitch (Rugby field)
must host the beer after it hosts the game. Both teams, as well as the
fans, talk over the game with plenty of cold 'frosties' after an
afternoon of mud and mayhem.

"Since the Rugby Club is only a club it is suffering from the
financial problems any club encounters. It is very important for the
students to help support the club. Not only is it a new exciting sport
which the club has brought to Bates, but it helps to increase athletic
diversity available to Bates Students, something which holds great
importance for the student body.”