The challenge was brought, by Peleg Snuggers, who had gone over to
Pornell's on an errand for Captain Putnam.
"It's for you," said Snuggers, handing the communication to Sam.
"The youthful captain of the eleven broke open the letter and read
it aloud:
"PORNELL ACADEMY, November 18, 189-
"To the Putnam Hall Football Team: We hereby challenge you to a
game of football for the championship of the township of
Cedarville, the game to be, played Thanksgiving afternoon next at
two o'clock, at our grounds or at your own, as you may elect. We
would prefer to play on our grounds, as we have a grandstand,
one-half of which will be reserved for your friends, if you
will come over.
"PORNELL FOOTBALL TEAM,
"Per Harry Ackerson, Capt. and Secy."
"They certainly mean business," said Tom, who was in the crowd,
listening to the reading of the challenge. "I go in for accepting
it."
"So do I," said Larry, who played halfback.
"And I," put in Fred, who was on the right end.
The members of the football team were all at hand, and it did not
take long to find out each was in favor of the game, and then the
matter was laid before Captain Putnam.
"Want to play football with Mr.
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