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The pupils at Pornell 's were also great football players , and one day they sent over a challenge that the Putnams , as they were dubbed , should play them a match for the championship of the township in which both seats of learning were located . 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 .