The project of forming a base-ball association of the principal preparatory schools of New England seems to have failed to receive sufficient support. The idea of an inter-scholastic league, which was first suggested by the Phillipian last October, was favorably received at Exeter and Williston, and was encouraged by the Princetonian, Yale News, and CRIMSON. It was thought that the rivalry engendered between the schools would give increased interest to the sport, and at the same time would develop promising candidates for the different college nines. No argument was brought forward against the formation of a league, but want of interest at some of the schools whose support was necessary and lack of vigorous action by the leaders are the causes of the apparent failure. It is earnestly hoped that further consideration and more determined efforts another year will bring success to a project so feasible and so advantageous.
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