New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-11-26
instants hesitation was fatal end before he had de-
cidel what course he would take. he was quickly

r0licu over OIL the ground. IDen IflncctOn taNcu
terseif by another fety touchdown. But the bail
WAS no sooner kicked off from the goal than Watson
sent IL back, and the Yale men, excited by tneir
neacness to victory. darted eagerly fOrw ard Con
fasedy mingled now clntching at each other, now
rolling on the SNOWY ground. The yellow aud the
blue struggled until Harlan, after one or two VAIN
attempts. Graspcd the bali, and Princeton again
iouched-down for safety.
In the kickoff one of the judges encountered the
fnll force OF the ball and immediately claimed o
inul When the ball was driven out INTO me nrio
yt-lo, caught il and tried TO run, bnt the canvas
cke;s we're too near aim. B.awny arms weTe
head)ag 10 the grouad. Another s3iety tpac,.-
down Tor Princeton followed Then pretty bit CT
playing was witnessed, When the bal was kicked
of, watson, OF Yale, caught 1t ana made short
ont brilliant dash. Finding his way blocked,
BIS Princeton Tnrncrs he passed the ball TO Lamb,
wao dartrd On INIT Princeton was d@r gcrously
near, when lac tossed 10 over toward Camp. But
Peace, OF Princeton. was between. and lcapDg
from The ground hc caught the ball IN mid air amid
roar OF Princeton cheers. which slienced the cX-
ultaut shouts of Yale. hot rally by Prncet N
turned tie tide in her favor and the ball crept
steadily toward the Yale goal. Ioney. the Prince
ton captain. tried TO hurst through TIE Yale
rusGcTs on bis way to the desired haven, but he was
incontinently toppled over.
desperate struggle followed. Faster aud faster
came the snow, almost hiding the writing, sway,
ing bodies of the PLAYERS. Suddenly the dark ball
III the air. lowering inst over the Yale line. and
the wearers of the blue breataloss with sus-
pense as the Princeton rushers swept on toward the
Yale goal. But Watson catching the ball elected
safely touchdown, and Princeton fell back A long
kick relieved Yale from immediate danger, and the
rusher showed that the Yale blood was
up. Then the men formed III lines Wat
son attempted to burst through the Princeton
ranks but came to grief, and soon Yale made
alother safety touch down. Presently, Peace OF
Princeton, gettngthe ball passed it to Bradford.
lodged and doubled. and twisted until his pursuers
ball at last, and rolled over and over until he
brought mp in snowbank outside the line. The
ball was brought back. and as soon as the men had
taken position it was passed to Watson, who kicked
1t up the field. But Mckee, of Princeton caught II,
and Princeton was therefore entitled to a " place
kick" The noisy cheers were hushed, for the dis
lance to the Yale line seemed comparatively small.
Can he kick a goal p was the universal thought
as Winton, of Princeton, advanced. moments
suspense-then the ball shot diagOnally of to one
side amid Yale cheers and Princeton groans Beck.
Camp and Watson struggled to better Yale's for
tunes by spirited runs but they were quickly
tackled and thrown and baf-time was called with
the ball near the Yale line.
The dark lines of bats and coats filing the out-of-
doors stand had become white with snow. The lew
umbrellas around the field had changed 10 rounded
graceful domes. The snow drove down the field Ill
the faces of the patient men. who swung Their aims
and stamped Their feet to Keep off the lnsldions
chiness of tue air. Another means of keeping out
the chill (stlll more POPULAR was sold at much
glass tent ut the end of the grand stand. hol-
low humping issued from tie stand az impatient
spectators danced upon the seats TO gain a little
warmth.
AZ about $3.50 the second half of the game was
called. Yale took the west, or stable goal, favored
by the wind and Princeton the east. Winton of
Princeton, kicked off, greeted by laundering vol
leys of Boom-las." Camp sent the ball back. IL
was tonight outside the line, passed back picked 10
scratch ShS kc t Ills, however proved Of
little value, and one struggle succeeded another
while Yale and Princeton rlshers hurled each other
down with pleasing disregard OF possible broken
bones The field before white, now showed bare
black patches where men had rolled over and over,
{,ll tha hall ~, until Inr
delivered a well meant kick. but Princeton rusber
opposed his body and stopped the ball at the ex-
pepse OF considerable personal discomfort The
tusslc ended in safety touchdown by Yale. Sew
eral betting men, who bad invested heavily, had
gained access within the lines, and shouted at the
referee until they were gently but firmly elected
by policeman.
A long kick by Yale was well caught by Prince
ton, aud in an ATTEMPT TO pass the ball Yale rusher
gained a round OF applause by jumping INTO the AR
and catching it. A kick by Camp well followed up
by the Yale rushers brought Princeton INTO danger,
and safety touch down was Effected. The ball
had become so slippery that it was almost univer
sally fumbled. On both sides the hshtng
was desperate. Once, Yale and Princeton
other. under the ropes out into the crowd. Loney.
of Princeton and Bacon, of Yale showed good play,
and several others exhibited a cOmmcndabe will
ingness to dive into the snow banks beyond the
line. Chances for several place kicks offered,
but failed to be particularly advantageous. kick
by Watson sent the ball near the Princeton goal,
aud hot scrlmmage took place well inside the
yYe yard line The wrlggllDg mass OF arms and
legs seemed upon the very goal line. For an instant
TIE crowd was silent, but Yale tailed to secure the
hOped-foT touchdown. The ball was fought back. |
Watson kicked 1t /; then, starting on n sharp ruu
was underneath II when II fci. Harding. OF la!e, !
plunged across the field with two laen hanging
around his neck. There was quick, breathless |
scury-then Princeton protected herself by safety
touchdown. The battle continued close 10 the |
Princeton goal the defenders of which were forced |
10 save Yourselves by safety touch-downs. Both |
SIDES fought as if for very life Once twice The |
ball went over PriucetOn's line.
Hisses. cheers aud groans rose from the excited !
crowd various decisions Of the referee. For in
slant the figures of the PLAYERS were st then a !
rush followed and heap of four men was seen ID /
the ground from which an arm waved ana voice |
"a led foul." For The rest OF the tine Princeton !
,luply fnmbled the ball. acting on the defensive
without irving TO gam any advantage. The crowd ,
grew restless one Princeton man after another /
With mouotouOus regularity fell fat Oh the ball
luG very slowly picked himself uD. Calls Of Why
Ion't you play toot-bali?" from the crowd
pectaCors, as IT was evident that Princeton was
amply playing against time. The PRINCETON cap
am claimed th9i the TINE was up, but his claim
vas not allowed, aud Yale doggedly Kept on. Su1-
enly LOney. the Princeton captain. dartcd out
rom the contending group with the bail.
Tie tinc'sup now" he shrie1ed, waving ms
APP
The game was drawn. At once shrill yell rose
rom every Princeton tmoat Yellow and black
aas waved wildly hats were tossed in the
II and there was rush into the field.
'rrceton had made twice many safety touch-
owns a. Yale As soon as the referee called
time Watson, the faie captain. challenged
lincotOH to play tor another hour. Tins was We
used, Princeton was then challenged 20 play Yale
I any time or place. and this also was declined.
hen the Princeton players were eyultantly carried
round the field the shoulders of their comrades.
he great crowd poured over .he SHOW toward She
ate. The drags wheeled into line the men on Ton
herring defautly for their respective colleges aud
mid deaening din oil BOOm-las" and . Ran,
abs" the football season OF 1880 came 10 an end.
CHALLENGE TO PRINCETON.
The president OF the Yale University Football
cam publishes the following challenges
The Yale University Football Team hereby challenges
e Princeton University Football Team 10 play match
me on the Polo Grounds to-day or tomorrow morn
on the first pleasant and convenient day either
Princeton, NrW-liaven or NeW-YOrk the line and |
ace. within these limitations TO be chosen by Prince
Il.
TIE MANHATTAN ATHLETIC CLUB.