The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-22
The new FOOTBALL TEAM
A Meeting al the 7. N. c. A. for The
Purpose Of Organization.
THE MEMBERS ARE TOTAL ABSTAINERS
And Cannot Use Tobacco or Whisky-Ruies
and Regulations for the Game -Profes-
sor Smith Is the Manager.

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of organizing two or three football teams for
tho coming season.
Professor Horace F. Smith called the
meeting to order and briefly stated the OBJ
| ject Of the meeting. He announced that it
was tho intention of the Association to do all
in their power to advance the interests Of
| football among the members. Suitable
grounds had already been secured,
and there was some very good ma
| teral among the members OF the
Association Tor good work in sll-around ath-
letcs. There would be no trouble Of secur
ing good attendance OF participants. The
Association would furnish the suits for the
| players. and the only condition which tho lat
ter had 10 fulfill was 70 be men,
bers Of the Association; TO take part
IN the exercises in the gymnasium
when told to do so. and TO participate
| in the practice in the field. He had no doubr
| that some Of those who were now willing to
join would attend once or twice and then be-
| come disguised and stay away. For tins rea-
/ son il would be advisable TO get few moro
| members than we're necessary tor the organ
| ization Of two teams
On motion OF Mr. Allen Potts the chairman
was requested 10 appoint "a committee To-
draw up preamble. which was to be signed
| by all those who intend TO take part IN the
game.
Messrs. Allen Potts and George Ainslie were
appointed members OF the committee and at
once drew up the paper, which WAS read ana
explained by Professor Smith.
ABsrAISERs.
1t provided that the signers promised to alb
stain from the use Of tobacco. Intoxicating
liquors and all other forms OF dissipation.
that they will retire ~ ii J.. NJ. or as soon
thereafter IS possible. and obey all reas naole
| orders issued by the captain or manager;
Within "A few minutes the paper received
the following signatures
l.. h. Page. Is. A. Adams j. T.. Shaier, jr,
c. Werner. W. I. Boiling, A. J. Gray. Jr.. G..
G.. White. w. NJ. Addison. w. Harrison Blair
Carroll Miller. James =. Watson. Ernest
Reynolds Stafford White Samuel E. Fair
lamb, John Branch. Frank Smith Paul Pratt.
d. NJ. Lea, Allen Potts, George Ainslie, Hor-
ace +. Smith, Richard Walden.
Mr.. Smith stated that the officers of the
Association would take special pains 10 see
the employers Of the young men who wish 10
take part in the game ami arrange for
them 10 take part III the practice, which tor
the first week or two should be held daily.
The Chair also announced that on Friday,
October 39th, a concert would begiyeD ID the
large hall to raise the necessary funds TO pur-
chase suits for the players. He expressed the
hope that the concert would at least realize
SOD, and a number OF tickets were imme-
diately taken up by those present They will
be sold Tor 80 cents each and the very best
talent in this city have promised their as
sistRnco
At the suggestion Of Mr.. George Ainslie it
was decided to practice daily at 2. NJ
On motion OF Mr.. Allen Potts Professor
Smith was elected manager OF the teams.
JOIN TIKI ASSOCIATION.
II was ascertaned that six of those who had
declai eel their intention to become members
Of the team are not yet members Of the Assoc
citation and they were requested to JOIN before
next Saturday when the first practice at
Island Park il to take place.
Mr. Allen Potts then gave some very inter
esting details in regard to the game and ex-
planned IN al ale manner the meaning OF
drop kick. piace-kick. punt. kickoff kick
out. free-kick fair foul, touchdown
lie explained that safety was made when
a pia. er guarding his goal receives the ball
from player OF his own side, either by
pass. kick or snap-tack ond then touches it
dow behind his goa line OF when he him
self carries the ball across his own goal line
and touches II down, or when tie puts the ball
into his own touch-in goal, or waen ths bal,
being kicked by one of his own side
bounds back from an opponent across the
goa line and lie then touches II down.
The grounds where football is 10 lie played
must he $50 feet IN length and 100 feet in
width, with goa placed IN the middle Of
each goal line, composed Of two upright
posts, exceeding ~ feet IN height aud placed
Is feet SIX inches apart, with cross-bar 10 feet
from the ground.
Tho game shall be PLAYED by teams of
eleven men each. Seven of the men in each
team are placed in line, called the rush line.
shoulder to shoulder. and besides there is
quarterback, two halves and one full.
The time of game IS an hour and half.
each side playing forty-fve minutes from
each goal There shall be ten minutes inter
mission between the two halves. The game
j. to be decided 10y the score of even halves.
The captains Of the two teams shall toss up
before the commencement Of the match and
the winner Of the toss shall have his choice of
goal or of kick OH. The same side shall not
kick OF in two successive halves.
AT TIKI START.
The ball shall be kicked on at the begin
ming OF each half; and Whenever goal mas
been obtained the side which has lost II Will
kick oil.
liza player having the ball is tackled and
the ball fairly held, the man so tackling shall
cry. held the one so tackled must cry
down, " and some player of his side put It
down for scrimmage. The snapper
back and the man opposite him can
not pick out the bal! with the
hand until il touches third man. nor can
he opponents touch the ball until 1t is in
motion The snapper-back if entitled 70 but
half the ball. II the snapper-back is of side
in the act OF swapping back. the ball must he
snapped again. and it this occurs three times
on the same down the ball goes to the oppo-
nents. The man who first receives
the ball when snapped back from down.
or thrown back from q far. shall not carry
the ball forward under any circumstances
whatever If in three consecutive fairs and
downs unless the ball crosses the goal line
team snail not have advanced the ball i've or
taken il back twenty yards. 1t shall 90 10 the
opponents on spot OF fourth.
A side which has made touch-back or q
safety must kick out from not more than
twenty-five yards outside the kickers goal.
II the ball goes into touch before str king
player il must be kicked out again, ami ii
this occurs three times in succession it shall
be given 70 the opponents as in touch on
twenty-hv yard line ON the side where it
went ont.
The value of each point in the scoring is as
follows: Goal OF tanned by touch down, 6.
goal from field kick. .; touchdown failing
goal. 4: safety 10y opponents. 2
Dir. Pratt illustrated on O blackboard the
di erent positions OF the two teams during
game.
Masonic Notes.
On next Monday evening at St Adams
Hall Lodge of the Strict Observance. Rev.
n. Carmichael. w. NJ. will meet and confer
the f. l. degree on two candidates. A num-
Der Of petitions will be presented Worship
full X. +. Richardson is secretary Of this new
lodge. who will furnish blanks and other nee
essaries 10 applicants who may desire 10 Join.
Or. George w. Carringt0n. 81 Kustburg.
expects to reach here next Monday or Tues
day. lie is Grand Lodge lecturer Of this lee
ture district The object Of his visit is to meet
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