Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-01

The Merrimac foot pal .eleveIei is in excellent condition for ;i gruelling foot ball game next Sunday With it's 3Iiyal the St Thomas Cadets. TheyNhaye been coached during the past two weeks by Eddie McEvoy, who has taught them the latest plays. The Mer- rimacs are confident of defeating their opponents again, as they did few Sundays ago, but this time so decis- lively that there can be no dispute. To- morrow night they will line up against the strong Union City eleven for a prac- tice game. Fte :
 Ithaca, Nov 1-Cornell's chances of bestinS Princeton in the coming con test on Saturday next have materially decreased now that it is learned that Alexander will not be able to- play in the game. AleXander's injury is more serious than was at first expected, and the big right tackle will not be allow ed to don his uniform on that day. The secret practice has continued, and the gates were kept so close that not even any of the students were allow ed to witness the practice.
 Philadelphia, Nov 1.-Pennsylvania's athletic committee has decided to play McCracken against Harvard. This positive statement was made last night as the team left for Boston. The feeling here is that Harvard's query about McCracken is unnecessary in view of the fact that last fall the Harvard committee asked Pennsyl- vania's committee whether it con siQered McCracllen a three-year or a four-year footballer. Pennsylvania replied that he was then playing his third year upon the team and Har- ward answered that that reply was altogether satisfactory. The four year rule cannot properly be brought into the question because Harvard had agreed that the '9G interpretation should rule.
 Princeton. Nov 1.-princeton's under graduates turned out ill q body yeSter- day afternoon to watch the Tigers at work and incidentally to practice songs and cheers for the coming contest with Cornell. And what they saw amply repaid them for the inconvenience which they experienced on account of the cutting north wind. which swept down the field. for Princetons Var Sity put up an article of football the equal of which has not been seen here this year. In the last twelve minutes of play the representatives of the Orange and Black rolled up 9 points against the strongest scrub that could be picked and four touchdOWnS are included in that score. The new stands are now completed. They will seat 13.O00 persons and the management expects that big crowd will be on them next Saturday..
 Cambridge, Nov 1.-Harvard had a varied and encouraging practice yes terday afternoon. There was "a short running signal practice for the backs a sharp lineup for the linemen lI which they were put opposite ma chine to test them as to SlOWness, con siderable practice in receiving the kick off and getting the ball for punt ing. and finally a fifteen minute game to practice the Varsity on offence. II the game the Varsity scored foul touchdowns on lOng-end runs by Gierash, Devons and Putner. Sawi1 and GieraSh were in the game. Lee played through it, and Ellis did some Snappy work in the signal practice. Sc all of Harvard's cripples will be 1T shape to play on Saturday. Bowditcl again displaced Campbell at left end Eaton played at left tackle al through. Roberts had first choice al center and Barnard at right guard Tomorrow S practice will be the last before the game on Saturday.