Harvard vs. Williams.

Another cold day and the customary high wind which accompanies such a day was what the foot ball men had to play in. The game was played in two innings of 35 minutes each and was called at about half-past three. Williams had the wind blowing from the west and Harvard the kick-off. The elevens lined up as follows: Harvard rushers, Finney, Phillips, Brooks, Homans (centre), Gilman, Thayer and Hurd, '88; quarter-back, Benis; halfbacks, Willard, Kimball; fullback, Peabody. Williams-rushers, Blackmer, Jones, Blackington, Corse, Field, Banks and Bidwell; quarterback, Winslow: halfbacks Safford and Wells; fullback, Taft.

Aided by the wind the Williams men forced the ball towards Harvard's touchline and there it remained for some minutes, neither side making any brilliant plays or much headway. This uncertainty was followed by a kick of the Williams' quarter-back toward his own goal, by which Harvard darned about 40 yards before the ball was secured by the Williams' full-back. By a kick of Willard the ball went up to the 10-yard line of the Willaims defence, but this advantage was lost by our men and Willians once more sent the ball far down the field, whence it was returned by a Finney outside of the fair line. Safford soon after missed a high kick by Kimball and Hurd securing the ball approached within 15 yards of Wiliams goal. A pass from the snap-back was picked up by Kimball on the run, who secured a touchdown, but failed to kick a goal. The ball after being put in play at the 25-yard line quickly went down the field toward the Harvard end. It was several times within the Harvard 25-yard line, which favorable position enabled Safford to make several attempts for goal. Owing to the sharp play of the Harvard rush line he was not successful. Time was called with the ball at the 25-yard line.

The second inning opened with the Harvard team at the west end of the field with a strong wind at their backs. Kent played halfback in place of Kimball, who took the place of Bemis. The Williams' snap-back made a rush of ten yards and in doing so was hurt. This necessitated a call of "time," which lasted a few minutes. The Williams men, however, could not stand against the wind nor could they kick well. The result was that several long kicks by Willard and Kent sent the ball within the 25 yard line. The ball was forced over the line in a scrimmage and Homans made a touchdown. The try at goal failed as did all others made afterwards. Hurd here failed to secure a second touchdown, but Willians was forced to make a safety. Sharp play by Harvard kept the ball still near the 25-yard line and Willard was enabled to kick a beautiful goal from the field. The ball was kicked off again but kicked back and back until a high kicked ball was muffed by Safford standing almost on the goal line. Phillips pounced upon the ball and made a touchdown. The Williams men then braced up and worked the ball up the field, and Safford and Wells made some good rushes. This position was maintained until good kicking again sent it to the leeward end of the field. Gilman made a touchdown and soon fater the try at goal failed time was called. The umpire for Williams was Mr. Dixwell Hewit, for Harvard, Mr. Appleton,'84, The referee was Mr. E. T. Cabot, L. S.