Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-10-31
FOOT BALL.

Foot ball has been heard of, read
about, discussed and criticised in the
twin cities probably for a long while.
Lots Of our citizens have, no doubt,
witnessed one or many games of this
popular college sport. They probably
know the rules and vantages of the
game and nothing particularly new
about it can be shown them. But a
punts, it's tackles and downs, the short
rush with beer pitcher) and half
backs (often noticed at swell parties)
has not yet been seen and will not be
seen here until the coming Saturday
Nov. 2nd. The Introductory game for
the twin cities will occur on that day
between the Howe High School eleven
and the High School team of Tomah
A gridiron has been marked out at the
Fair Grounds and business men
generally gave a liberal donation to
insure the meet. a very large atten-
dance we know will be present to
encourage the "Scarlet and White" as
it is their first experience. Tomah
comes with Il first-class reputation for
an amateur team and will no doubt
make it hard for our boys as they
(Tomah) have been in the game before,
an advantage that cannot be claimed
for the Howe High School. However,
we claim several active as we'll as
muscular and heavy boys who will keep
in the fun every minute. Be sule to
attend the foot ball game Saturday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and see how
lively black eyes can be made. Here
is wish for the "Scarlet and White"
HOWE HIGH SCHOOL.
The debate 'Resolved, that U. S.
Senators should be elected by direct
vote of the people, was won by the
negative side of the question at the
last meeting of the Forum society.
This week the subject selected for dis
cussion has a monetary bearing and is
put in effect that free coinage is prefer
able 10 the present system. The sides
to contest are, for the Affirmative, Chas.
Podawiltz, Laura McCarty, Theo. w.
Brazeau; for the Negative, Albert
Crawford, Celia Burr, Guy S. Ford.
Dr. A B. Crawford and Mr.. John Row
land visited the Forum society at its
last meeting.
A Defamation Contest is being
planned to be held either at the close
of this term or Immediately following
the holiday vacation. Many students
IN the high room have signifed desire
aud willingness to take part and it is
hoped the matter will not be dropped.
Class work has been set aside some
what this week, examinations taking
its place.
Teachers meetings are held on Mon
day afternoon Of each week. ''Hugh's S
Mistakes in Teaching" has been taken
up as basis for discussion.
The Stevens Point High School eleven
wants foot ball game in our cities.
They have issued a challenge. If the
Howe High School proves its merit in
the Saturday clash no doubt our
neighboring city will be invited down
here very soon after. Grand Rapids
plucky boys will do their utmost.
The Centralia High School is organi-
zing foot ball elven, we are told. A
match between the schools of the two
cities is what we are anxious to witness.
Substitutes for the Saturday game
are Irving Brazeau, Guy S. Ford, G. H.
Williams and Walter Parrish. General
admission to Fair Grounds 25c. Scholars
of the High School will be admitted
free upon presenting their tin horns
and school colors.