The New York herald., 1878-12-01
FOOTBALL.
CONTEMPLATED VISIT OF SCOTTISH TEAM OF
FOOTBALL PLAYERS.

FOOTBALL PLAYERS.
TORONTO Nov. -. 1875
The negotiations for the visit of a Scotch team
teams OF association football players in the coming
spring continue. and are marked with considerable
enthusiasm the part of the Scottish Football Asso
citation. The question of their coming stay
ing at home has resolved itself into simply
question OF the players ability to clear
expenses. Mr.. William Dick the enthusiastic
secretary of the association, writing under
date of tie 18th inst to Mr.. d. r. Brown, of this
city, says:'I have got promises from some of onr
best international who willing to take trip
across about April. OF those already promised may
mention the celebrated Harry Mcneil James D. Weir.
Thomas Valance, Alexander Kennedy. William Smith
and William y. Somlncrs. / have also got half a
promise from the Hon. A. T. Kennaird and num-
ber Of very prominent players In fact,
If our expenses part of thcm could
be guaranteed l have no fears of bringing across
team which would be uncqualled. am certain that
your new Governor General. the Marquis of Lorne.
would give you every support in the matter he
has not only been enthusiastic supporter of the
association game in Scotland. but he has done yco
service to association honorary president
The following is copy Of letter received from
II
football annuals:-
KhSsrNcros PALACE Oct .! 1873.
pxAs MR. ID pcxwrray acesp, my thanks for The hand,
been SO good as to send me shall take il 70 Canada for
yours faithfully. IORNE.
would support a number OF matches to be played in
Canada and the United States. and further Ger
tain That His Lordshp and Her Royal Hghness would
give their patronage and presence II such matches
were to take place. Lord Lorne still holds the Office
OF Patron of the Scotch Association and the following
Is copy Of u letter accepting the otfice:-
siRI requested BY the Marquis Of Iornc acknowl
inform sou that His Lordshp shall much pleasure in
giving his name 50 an association which has dis
The years his presiding such great successes
we're achieved remain sir your obedient serynnt
MIR. Dick continues :-"Our men would propose to
leave here after the international match in March.
and remain in Canada and the United States for about
a mouth or six weeks. Don't you think it would be
more successful than the Lacrosse visit to this
countryY'
Tho letter concludes with the expression Of
hearty hope that the game is progressing in the
Western world.
arrangements here has not had any assurances Of
success nor yet OF failure He is rather afraid that
the ground is not sufficiently prepared for the
advent of team in moving which there
would be SO much expense. He is, however.
hopeful OF success II fraternal feeling be shown
by the baseball clubs OF the United States and
the LACROSSE clubs OF Canada With their hearty CO.
operation the tour would be assured success but
without II there is fear that the votarcs of
the association game Of football scarcely nuner
Gus enough yet to insure the visitors against
loss. So far as asccrtaned the Canadian Lacrosse
clubs will take the football team under their
wing and assist them through the Dominion. No
doubt the baseball clubs OF the towns in the State
where the team might visit would also give them
their countenancc. The athletic clubs ii is believed
be confidently relied upon to aid the enterprise
sra na 'nS rass OF course is ever ready to give its pow
mote the physical webeing OF the rising generation
THE SOPHOMORE ELEvENs OF PRINCETON AND
COLUMBIA COLLEGES MEET AT HoBoKEN-
COLUMBIA BADLY DEFEATED.
The sophomore elevens of Princeton and Columbia
colleges played match game of football yesterday
afternoon the grounds Of the st. Georges Cricket
Club. Hoboken 1t the first contest of the Colum-
bias. and they showed much courage in meeting the
boys from Jersey the latter included four of
their university team, who became the champions
on Thursday last by defeating Yale The weather
superb, the field in fair condition. but the attend
ance mcagre. The men of Princeton proved too
many guns for Columbias plucky lads as they won
the game in good shape. scoring six goals
and ten touchdowns. while Columbia did not make
point. The teams were made up as follows:-
PRINCETON -Forwards-Bradford, McDermont Ian
don captain), Roberts, Scribner and McAlpin half
backs. Farr. Allen and Loncy; backs Cauldwcl and
Lowrie.
CoLUMBIA-Forwards- Angel Wicoxson Sayre
Forster and Wilson; half backs, Hough, Taylor
Coombs and Patten captain; backs. Crane and Tie
man.
Mr.. Wiley umpire for Columbia Mr.. Clark for
Princeton and Mr. Nichol Of Stevens Institute. the
referee. Princeton won the toss and selected the
northern goal, the wind being against Columbia
The latter had the kick of, and at III. 4Om. patten
sent the ball whirling up the field From that mo-
ment Columbia was beaten, for she outplayed vi
every point. In just minutes Landon, assisted by
Loncy touched the ball down behind Columbia's
goal but the ball was "foul' when Loncy passed it
to Landon, and it was of necessity brought
back. When the struggle was resumed Landon
more obtained the ball and again fought his way
first touchdown try at goal followed Cauldweli
kicking the ball well the bar which gave Prince
ton the first goal Time. IL minutes. Patten again
kicked OF the ball for Columbia. and though the New
Workers had 'braccd up. her sympathizsrs termed
it, they were powerless in resisting the charges of
their opponents Just IL minutes more required
for Allen. Of Princeton, to make the second touch
down behind Colunbias line. but in kicking goal
Caldwell missed Columbia caught the bali touched
down for safety and bringing IL out. play con-
tinucd for moment In the centre Ut the field. Then
Princcton's rusllers again fought the ball into the
territory of Columbia. and at 3h. 15ni.. Allen
with fine rum made the third touchdown for Prince
ton, which, before. resulted in miss. when Cauld
well kicked for goal. the ball going outside
the posts SO fast and finely did Princeton
play that four minutes later 3h. i9r. Ionoy
made the fourth touchdown for his side
and this time Caudwell seat the ball magniccntly
between the posts giving Princeton her second goal
The onc-sided work was continued. and just as
.'half time" was calicd-thc game being in two in
nings OF forty-iiyc minutes eacl-McAlpin had the
ball once more behind Columbia goal but the touch
down not allowed. The ball mp to thi- time had
hpgn
usual rest the both sides resumed
play with increased determination. Within minutes