New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-11-27
FOR. THE BIG GAME.
COLLEGE MEN COME IN DROvES.
YALE THE FAvORITE., BUT PRINCETON MEN
rAKp prTs-HOW THE ELEvENS WILL PLAY. .

YALE THE FAVORITE,, BUT PRINCETON MEN
TAKE BETs-How THE ELEvENS WILL PLAY.
Vale and Princeton will play their annual game OF
football at Eastern Park, Brooklyn, to-day at p.
This game will settle the championship of the inter
COLLEGIATE football for this and close the college
season If the weather is pleasant there will be
enormous crowd in attendance, for Ilarvards victory
over Yale at Springfield has not diminished public in
terest in the game although the supporters Of Yale
were more concerned about the Harvard game than
they are over the contest to-day The Yale men have
felt confident for several weeks Of defeating Prince
ION with comparative case. because Princeton had
long list Of crpples and the Yale team declared
% he the best that the Blue had placed in
the field. But Nc result Of the Harvard game
and the almost phenomenal development of the
princeton eleven in the last eight days have
hroncht about a decided change in the situation
Refs of five 10 Yale have been offered
with few takers, but there was great time
IN the betting market yesterday, which indicates ING
change Of the situation. AT 9 80 m. bets were
made in Wall-st of four to one on Yale. From
that time on until 80 p m. Princeton gained In
favor until a bet OF 81 900 even was reported. The
largest bet reported was that of +. c. Humans and
Richard Peabody, Mr. Romans placing S2,ooo on
Princeton and Mr. Peabody $4,000 on Yale Mr.
Romans is an uncle Of Romans, the Princeton full
back and Dick Peabody played fullback on the
Yale team about ten years ago.
A dspassionate estimate of the strength OF the
two teams gives Yale the game by figures of about
10 TO O. or figures that represent about that differ
ence between the two teams. Yet there should
exist the most favorable circumstances for Princeton,
look ont for great surprise! But this is based on
pyramid OF ifs" II Poe. the life of the Princeton
eleven, and Warren can hold out through the entire
game: if the Princeton team hold Yale down 10
six points in the first half, Princeton training may
tell and perhaps win the game. But all this Is
doubtful. still, ii is almost certain mat the issue
of the contest will turn on the first part Of the
playing. If the Princeton rusherS can hold the Yale
rlishers. or at least stand up before them with
fair amount of Success King ard spcer may do some
great running for Princeton. If on the other hand
the Yale rushers do not have things their own way
the backs Will kick and much more than they
did in the Harvard game. Yale has the advantage
of weight in the rushine. while in practice the
Princeton backs have shown themselves to be little
superior TO Yales backs. Captain Poe completely
Outclasses Barbour at quarterback. McCung is
better than spcer, although the latter IS no child
King is regarded as phenomenal find and IS
superior to Bliss or Williams in entire game.
Williams is a wonderful player while he lasts, but
he was injured in the Harvard game, and may bot
play to-day. If Harvey plays it remains for
him to show that he is the man
he is cracked up to be. Morrison ought to do well
at fullback for Yale. but Romans has his spurs yet
TO win. In the rush-line Riggs may stand up against
Heelfncer and Warren against Crosby. But in nearly
all the peponderance Of weight and strength
would seem TO be with Yale Princeton Is expected
to show some new and interesting tactics.
The two teams arrived here Yesterday, and spent
the night at the St George Hotel, Brooklyn. The Yale
boys arrived early in the evening, and some of them
went to the theatre but retired early. The Princeton
boys got TO the hotel about 0 80 p. IN. Jim obin-
SON. the trainer, Immediately called the roll after his
pets were registered, and sent them Of 10 bed.
Both teams were reported to be in good condition
.1aath .. hFld rfsaN
regular centre rush the Yale eleven, is confined to
his room with rheumatism. and will be unable even to
see the game. Harvey will probably play haltback'
though Williams may be called in case he is needed
: Morrison is said be out Of condition. and IN case
he falls Adams will take his place. The game VIII
he called at D. m W. \. Brooks Harvard, 50, VIII
be referee and 5 V. Coffin, Wesleyan, will be umpire
II is TO be hoped that Coffin Will not be Obliged 10
appeal TO spectators for assistance in making decisions
a. no aid IL, the Princeton resent game. The
Ia-+ MIC 10 MIA