The morning times., 1896-11-21

New York, Nov. 20.-With the last
finishing touches which were applied this
morning at New Haven and AT Princeton
the work of the great army of coachers
and trainers is done and the result OF the
twenty-first annual struggle for the foot
hall championship between the elevens
OF Yale and Princeton lies in the Drawn
and Sinew OF the men who will Wear
the blue OF Old Eli and the orange and
black OF historic Nassau. From 1875
to S95 the struggle has been waged every
year and the scale OF honor shows Il
lowering in favor OF the blue. The
record reads that Yale has won thirteen
times to PrincetOn's six and that once,
in 1881, the balance was even, neither
side having scored.
Both teams and substitutes arrived in
the city this evening. The Yale contln-
gent are at the Plaza, as usual, and tie
Tigers at the Murray Hill.
PRINCETON FEELS GOOD.
The rrinceuon ''scruLs'' accompanied
the varsity as the guests of the manage
ment. The men all appeared to be in
fine condition and there was an air Of
confidence on both sides.
The followers OF the orange and black
seem to think that the chances are in their
favor, and slight odds were obtainable
at the stock exchange today that Prince
tor would win.
but the bulk Of the betting was at even
| money, for while Princeton's showing
| through the season entitled them to a
| degree of favoritism, the knowing ones
kept in mind the well remembered New
Haven hard luck stories'' which have
been always floated before the eventful
hour, but which somehow have with Just
| as much pertinacity failed to materially
affect the playing of old Ellis sons at
the critical moment.
Yale has had all the chances against her
| in previous years, but has nevertheless put
winning team ON the field. There is
however, putting aside the traditional tale
| of woe. something of an uneasy feeling
among those who have helped 10 max.
The Yale team ready for the fray.
COACHES BACK THE TIGERS.
The United Associated Presses reporter
| learned lhis afternoon from a Ii eminent
Yale adviser that among the coaching
fraternity the feeling is that Princeton
would win. The Yale man in question said:
| II think that Princeton Will win by 60.
1t will be a kicking game, however, and
II there is any wind the winner Of the toss
will have a big advantage"
| Among Princeton followers the feeling
| is that the orange and black viii win
| If there Is 10 score in the first half. Prince
ton has an advantage in that her men have
all been playing together for Some time,
| tHS dlC tcaiii i'th
| broken up by injuries to different members
| of the team, which compelled the inclusion
| Of substitutes, thus weakening the team
work. H.s
| Still those who have watched the prac-
| tice at New Haven for the last ten days, "a
| that there has been marked improves
ment from day to day Capt. Murphy has
| largest number OF first-class coachers even
| seen at Yale.
| YALE'S STANDARD Low.
Still the eleven is not up to the standard
OF previous teams and a victory over
Princeton will he a big surprise. The
opposing lines are pretty evenly matched
and even If Capt. Cochrane, of Princeton
has to retire early from the game. he vii
have a worthy substitute in Thompson ut
end; Church becoming captain.
II is back of the line that Princeton
| is 80 much superior to yale ana There IL
the opinion OF the experts the victory OF
| defeat will lie. Unless Hinckey or Hint
have improved Mt least hundred per cent
Baird, Princeton's full.back, will outclass
them and in a kicking game Will gain
ground at every point.
Kelley and Barnard at half, will be 6
bit more than match for the Yale pair
who will be Benjamin and Yanevery, o.
Mills. Fincke is the only one of the
| Yale backs who is on form superior to any
of the opposing lot and at quarter he il
likely to over match Smith though the lat
ter has improved wonderfully.
Stll, the Yale men are undo ubtedI,
ready to play the game of their lives, an,
1t is also freely admitted that Prince
tons chances were never brighter.
The gates will open at noon and IA
will be called at O'Clock. Paul Dashie
of Lehigh will again referee the contest
The line up Will probably be as follows:
| Princetnn Nnln