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THE FRESHMEN DEFEATED. Princeton Won Another Victory from Yale in Football. On Wednesday, November 25th, the Freshmen eleven played the Prince- ton Freshman eleven at Brokaw Field, Princeton, and were beaten by the score of 14 to 4. Yale showed by far the best team work and had it not been for the brilliant individual playing of Hille- brand, Edwards, Booth and Wheeler, for Princeton, the score might have been closer. Princeton had little team play but excelled in weight and kick- ing. For Yale, Captain Sullivan at quar- ter and McBride at tackle put up the best game. Sullivan was very steady and handled the team excellently. In the first half Princeton scored two touchdowns and a_ safety and kept Yale from scoring. But in the second half the Yale Freshmen took a great brace and scored, as well as holding down Princeton to only one more touchdown. The game opened with Wheeler’s kick-off to Corwin. Corwin ran back twenty yards but dropped the ball and Wheeler fell on it. By quick suc- cessive line plunges Princeton brought the ball almost to Yale’s goal. Here Yale held them and got the ball on downs only to have Brinley tackled and thrown back for a safety before he could punt. Brinley kicked off to Wheeler who returned the kick to Brinley. Brinley muffed the ball and Princeton got it. Poe and Reid, respectively made thir- ty and twenty yard gains and then Palmer went through the center for Princeton’s first touch-down. Wheel- er missed the goal. Princeton scored once more during this half but missed the goal, making the score, Princeton 10, Yale 0. In the second half Brinley kicked off io Hillebrand, who dodged through everybody on the Yale team but Sul- livan, who downed him on Yale’s thir- ty yard line. Wheeler in two more plunges made Princeton’s third and last touch-down but failed on the try at goal. Ten minutes more were left to play. Yale seemed to realize the situation for she took a brace and bucked Princeton’s line for long gains, Cor- win finally going 15 yards on a triple pass for Yale’s only touch-down. Schweppe missed the goal. Neither side had any particular advantage for the rest of the game and the play end- ed with the ball in Princeton’s pos- session in the center of the field. The line-up :— YALE (4) PRINCETON: (14.) Schweppe, l.e., r.e., Lathrop McBride, 1.t., r.t., Hillebrand Marshall, 1.g., r.g., Booth Walton, c., C., Mitchell Sutphin, r.g., l.g., Edwards Durston, r.t., Lit, Dalton: Hubble, r.e., l.e., Cadwallader le., Ogelsby Sullivan, q.b., q.b., Poe Shattuck, 1.h.b., bape oe & Pe Palmer Luce, 1.h.b, Corwin, r.h.b., l.h.b., Reid Brinley f.b., f.b., Wheeler ‘Touchdowns—Palmer, Reid, Wheeler, Safety—Brinley. Referee—J. 8S. Corwin. Yale. Umpire— Wheelwright, ’97, of Bannard, Princeton, Linesmen—E.liott, Princeton; T. Miller, 97, of Yale. Time— Two thirty- five minute halves. —___—_++e—____—- Surely a Mistake. [Caspar Whitney in Harper’s Weekly.] The men were playing strong foot- ball, and Pennsylvania had not drop- ped into the game. The reason for this was that they ran up against a rigid umpire in Hickok, and had to be continually penalized for playing off- side. It is a pity that at this late date in football history an eleven should be coached to creep up before the ball is put in play, so that the whole team has to be constantly called back be- cause of some one man’s carelessness. This applies also to Princeton, who was several times penalized by Dash- iel in the first half. It not only kills the offensive spirit in an eleven when this penalization goes on so constant- ly, but it forces the men, the end rushers especially, to play an entirely new game in a big match. a. Chapel attendance at the University of Chicago has been made compulsory one day in the week. YALE ALU NI ——— How Princeton Takes It. (Daily Princetonian.) With the undergraduates, the hosts of alumni and all the friends of Princeton, the Princetonian rejoices in the hard-fought and well-earned victory on Saturday. It is no small thing to have closed a uniformly and remarkably successful season in foot- ball with a victory over Yale by the largest score ever made against her by any team. We knew several weeks ago that our team was a good one and there was great confidence in its ability to de- feat Yale expressed freely on the Campus, however imperfectly the case was understood by the daily papers. But it came to most Princeton men 4s a decided surprise that we should win by the score we did and in a game which was better than even the score indicates. It would be difficult to say whether Yale’s team was exceptionally poor or ours exceptionally good. Probably both statements are true, at any rate even with a touchdown the opposing side could do nothing either in the way of advancing the ball or stopping our plays. The victory may be due in part to an awakened enthusiasm on the part of the students but it seems to us that the enthusiasm which, at any rate was not greater this year than last, was a direct result of the confidence felt by all in the captain and his able body of coaches. To Captain Cochran is due a large share of the credit for the successful season, by his hard and conscientious work, in spite of the handicap of being kept out of practice by his injuries, he has not only shown himself a capable leader, but also a brilliant player. cd * ok * * * * * * * * & The men on the team have done well their part and deserve the reward they now receive,—the admiration, respect and gratitude of their fellow-students. They have gained for themselves an enviable reputation, but above any consideration of personal gratification, should come the feeling that they have done their duty to their College. “For Princeton’s glory” they strove, and Princeton honors them for it. . —_—___+#—___—_- How Yale Takes It. (Yale Daily News.) Sebarday’ s defeat at Manhattan Field naturally causes the keenest dis- appointment to Yale men; we would show ensurable lack of College spirit indeed, if it did not. Nevertheless, this feeling does not prevent us from ac- cording full justice to our opponents. The Princeton eleven was one of the finest that ever that University or any other institution produced. In of- fense and defense the work of the team was uniformly excellent. Their victory was the inevitable result of all- around superiority, and we congrat- ulate them upon it. The Yale team, though out-pointed and out-weighed, played plucky football to the end. They put forth the very best efforts that they could muster, but their best was not sufficient to win. If a team and its supporters, how- ever, take defeat like men they can never suffer in public opinion, and al- though no one has any preference for defeat at any time, temporary re- verse, if responded to in the right spirit, can often be turned to the ad- vantage of the losers. We have only to look back to our past football his- tory for instances of surprising re- cuperative powers on the part of Yale athletics. If the effect of Saturday’s defeat, therefore, is to nerve us to more earn- est, more determined efforts in the other branches of athletics this year, and in football next Fall, while not pretending to enjoy being beaten, we can afford to takethe result philosoph- ically and, under the goad of defeat, devote all our energies, all our powers to the realization of better things in the future. NRIs PE ae ap The following men have been elected captains of football teams for next year: John H. Minds, of Pennsylvania; William McKeever, of Cornell; John Lotz, of Williams; J. B. C. Kee. of Dartmouth. VY ZU FGSS bax FALL ROWING NOW OVER. Capt. Bailey Speaks of the Progress Made by the Crew. The Fall work of the University crew, which has been undertaken this Season more thoroughly than ever be- fore, will be discontinued after next Saturday, when the Christmas exam- inations commence. The men have all entered into their work with unusual enthusiasm and under the direction of Mr. Cook, who was in New Haven un- til two weeks ago, have derived much benefit from it. Since that date the crew has beenworking without acoach, directing their energies to developing the principles laid down by Mr. Cook. The men have rowed in a light e:ght- oared barge whenever the water has been smooth enough, and on. other days the pair oar has been used. Strict training has not been insisted upon, further than was necessary for light work. It is now considered that the eight is as far advanced in waterman- Ship as University crews usually are by the end of March. The tank work will be commenced as usual in Janu- ary, when some of the most promis- ing candidates, who have been play- ing football this Fall, will be able to row. In speaking of the work of the crew and the results that have been attain- ed Captain Bailey said: ‘‘No radical changes have been undertaken nor has the stroke been revolutionized in any way, but a few changes in rigging, Such as placing the seats on alterna.e Sides of the boat and using a longer body swing, have been found of mark- ed advantage to the crew. More at- tention has been paid to the blade work than has usually been the case with University crews at the opening of the season’s work. “The training of the crew has been performed with reference to no par- ticular racing distance, as the stroke which is right for a long race is equal- ly efficatious for a short distance. On- ly one time stretch has been, rowed, but the trial was thoroughly satisfac- tory. “The valuable coaching which Mr. Cook has given the men for about two weeks has been, needless to say, great- ly appreciated, all the more because it is so unusual for him to be with the crew during the Fall.’’ On account of afternoon recitations which have prevented some of the men from rowing on certain days in the week, the order of the eight has been necessarily changed from day to day, so that no regular order can be given. The full list of candidates who have presented themselves for work are as follows:— George Langford, son, ’97; S. Patterson, bell, Jr., 97; Payne Whitney, ’98; G. T. Marsh, ’98; H. B. Wilcox, 798; J. C. Mc# Lauchlan, 98; T. D. Hewitt, 799; W. B S. Griswold, °’99; G. W. Slokovitch, 98S.: G. P. Baker, 99; H. Parkhurst, *98S.; R. Hitchcock, ’978S.; A. F. Way} W. F. Whitehouse, 999; W. K. Sturges, 99: W. F. Whitehouse, ’99; W. K. Stur- es, ’°99S.; A. B. Marvin, ’99. 'S7S8.:: J, mm. sunp- 97: H. G. Camp- us —_—___++@____— Football Records for two Years. The football records of the leading college teams for the last two years are given below, including the sev- eral games played on Thanksgiving Day. Pennsylvania headed the list last year, having won every game of the season and scored the greatest number of points. Princeton, how- ever, leads this year, not having met with defeat, while Pennsylvania has scored the greatest number of points:— 1895. Points Games : soo Per 5S 2 & cen ° # 5 BNET: Won: Pennsylvania .... 48 24 14 0 0. 1.000 iy ON, CaP ee Renna ens Tb ames, agers ©. RR Ware 875 Princeton: oso. 6. oa 2S Pa ee .833 PMarvard «2... 8c. 179 §=35 Se 2754 £127 BPOWR: ssccsicowsse 150 85 | Grease eee | .546 PINOT SE occ cays ae 174 154 6.5. 0 545 Dartmouth’ <.:...< 174 3891 eines “aeons .500 WAALS TS Se chiens 85 177 SiG 0 444 Gornell: .....cceesss 28 «OL 9244 .285 1896. Princeton ......... we 12°. 190. 0.2 .999 Pennsylvania .... 360 30 15 1 90 .938 MONS Seb eeias Segoe O4 42 138 ed 8 .928 PAGE VATU ok. wc cccee 182 40 3 eh. SE |, .636 EG ok co) RS i eae aie 167° 282 recs Babe fi 555 Williams .....s... 96 54 G.:4-O4 045 Dartmouth ....... 108 78 pee peter & .500 PIMPIN oaks sv 0s 800 126 102 ~ ie S aeee f 400 NGG. .slics Oe ee BST 1895 and 13896. FOR GENTLEMEN Chase & Company’s SHIRTS For business, parties and receptions, in stock and to order, made in the most thorough and careful manner; $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 and up. BLANKET WRAPS For spare deg 4 ery the bath, aga to $20.00 Blankets and Bath Slippers $1.00 GLOVES, Fowne’s ‘** Gold Tan,” $1.50. Fowne’s ‘** Cavendish,” ** Welback”* and ** Reindeer.” English Collars and Cuffs and English Neckwear, from Welch, Margetson & Co. Mackintoshes in Stock and to Special measure. Party and Reception Outfits a Specialty. CHASE & CO., New Haven House Building. New York Game Figures. The following figures show a com- parison between the number of seats allotted at the Yale-Princeton game of It will be seen that in the latter case the allottment is 834 larger than last year:— Seats. 1895 = 1896 CoV TG SOCAN, 5 ooo’ v0: 5 6t-a ogee es 2179 2326 SPAN SEANG Ie fos a ceine cc anu sess 1078 1012 Total covered sitand......... 3257 3338 Stands A and C (end stands).. 1242 1637 Stand B (opposite grand SUIS) 5 73s6 6) Nieuws eo wide eee 838 838 Total No. stand) ‘seats al- 1osted- 107 Vase.ss.. des os se 5337 5813 Excess over applications, placed on public sale........ 350 Stand seats allotted on ap- PAL CAMO ious cess tenes cede veces 4987 5813 Seats in Boxes. Upper Grand Stand............. 73 15 WIG, FROG oc f oisiss ec en ewescence'e . 450 252 Stand D Boxes .....: Es bn » 244 208 Total No. box seats allot- Tee DT Ossi <1 eek taeestcnn> 767 539 Excess over application, dis- posed of at public sale...... 240 Total box seats allotted on Application 708 ei. eo 627 535 THE FINANCIAL REPORT. The Committee in charge of the Yale-Princeton game has made a re- port of the expenses and receipts of the game. It is as follows: RECEIPTS. Total tickets sold......... $34,653 50 Program privilege.... .... 2,500 00 $37,153 50 PAYMEN'TS. Ground rent, N. Y. B. B. eRe eS oe mee de $5,000 00 To Globe Ticket Co...... 208 00! Thompson & Bull, ticket takers, -OtO i555 his vane 558 00 Advertising.. epee 100 00 By 3 Elliott 7" res eve (ra cl. Pie ae Pre ey een 45 00 FH Krienke & Co., CIURITS oe eas role ase wee 68 84 CATELOR isc i eis eee eae 75 00 John L. Hamilton & Sons, carpenters... .... 2,121 60: A. H. Wicks, account- ONE es Sees Ee eee es 142 12 Expenditures of commit- " BARGOR ia cosa 9 bet seh ea ens — 46 69 T. Wallace, sawdust..... 100 00 G N. Reinhardt & Co.. BUPSIW. isch eae ieee diiksess $8,589 23 $28,564 27 Yale one-half... ........ $14,282 14 Prineeton ‘ $14,282 13 $28,564 27 +e Princeton’s New Captain. Garrett Cochran, ’98, has been unan- imously re-elected captain of the Princeton football team for next year. He prepared for college at Lawrence- ville where he played end for’ three years, the last as captain. In his Freshman year at Princeton he played fullback on the University eleven, but for the past two years has played right end. He is twenty years old. —_____ 4 ___——_- Football games played on Thanks- giving Day resulted as follows: Brown 24, Carlisle 12; Pennsylvania 32, Cor- nell 10; Chicago A. A. 12, Boston A. “A. 6; Lafayette 18, Annapolis 6; New Jersey A. C. 12, Wesleyan 10; Virginia 46, North Carolina 0; Hamilton Col- lege 16, Rochester 10; Laureates 0, Trinity 0; Purdue 4, Illinois 4; Dart- mouth 12, Newton A. A. 0; Boston College 10, Boston University 0; Uni- versity of Nebraska 0, University of Towa 0; Northwestern 6, Wisconsin 6; Chicago 7, Michigan 6,
