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Tom Ward visits his college chum, Bob Bell, and while hunting, is wounded by his friend by mistake. During his convalescence he falls in love with Bob's sister, Grace. The two young men leave tor college. Bob is a model student and the leader in the college athletics, while Tom neglects his studies, spending most of his time in idleness and over the gambling table. The college authorities object to his wild ways, and he is summoned to the Dean's office, where he is severely reprimanded. An altercation follows, and the Dean orders the hotheaded student from the office. In the meanwhile, Bob, knowing of Tom's financial difficulties, posts a challenge on the board in the name of the Masked Wonder, to meet all comers, "winner take all." The notice attracts Tom's attention, and he accepts in the name of the Masked Unknown. An unfortunate blow knocks out Bob, and Tom is horror-stricken when he finds that his masked opponent is his dearest friend, and learns that the blow will probably prove...
