The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-11-22
WON A GLORIOUS VICTORY
YALE'S ELEVEN PROVED TOO
STRONG FOR THE TIGERS.

Saturday-16,0O People Witness the
Contest-Five Princeton Men Injured
While Yale Had None-CeIebration Over
the Result Was General.
achieved on the gridiron last Saturday
afternoon by the sturdy sons of Old Eli
Yale. 1t will occupy one of the bright
est pages in the history of athletics in
the university and always bring a
pleasant smile to the face of every Yale
supporter.
1t was the unexpected that happened
and there were surprises galore The
most ardent of Yale enthusiasts We're
fearful of an unfavorable result, and
this fact made the news of the victory
all the more welcome,
The contest was an interesting one in
| its entirety, and those that witnessed
it were afforded an opportunity that
will seldom if ever come again. 1t was
one where an eleven of veterans were
pitted against novices, but the latter
were fired with that spirit and enthusi-
asm which sweeps aside every obstacle
and rushes on to victory. They GER
tainly rushed last Saturday, and their
efforts were crowned with success.
The great game was witnessed by at
least 5000 people, and the grand stands
recently erected were filled with a hap
py throng Of both old and young. 1t
was magnificent sight The support
ers of the two elevens were plainly evil
denced by their display of color. The
entire east and south stands and por-
tons of the west and north stands were
crowded with Yale enthusiasts. These
stands were perfect seas of blue, 1t be-
ing displayed in every conceivable man
ner. The major portion of the west
grand stand was filled with Princeton
adherents and their sympathies were
easily marked by the orange and black
flags, yellow chrysanthemums, ribbons,
etc.
Princeton made a great hit by her
cheering They had 800 undergraduates
punched together, and In their midst
was the university glee club. Their
cheering and singing were almost con-
tinual and no donbt did much in the
way of urging their team on. Not until
time was called at the end of the last
half did they cease to cheer, and then
three cheers were given for each mem
Der of the eleven. Yales cheering was
just as persistent and hearty, but it
| lacked concentration.
The game was wonderful exhibition
of football. 1t was a hard fought con-
test from start to finish. Yale played
| the straight open style of game, while
Princeton resorted again and again to
the old close formation plays which
helped her to victory last year. By
persistent line bucking and end runs
Yale steadily forced the Tigers down
the field and they We're unable to with
stand the onslaught. The superiority
of the victorious team in this respect
was very noticeable.
Kicking was quite frequently resorted
to by both teams whenever the goal
1 line seemed to be in danger. Nc
Brides kicks were poor and badly
placed in the first part Of the game,
but he later out kicked his strong OPP
ponent Baird.
Princeton tried several trick plays,
but each one was broken up before any
ground was gained. Their defensive
work was good only at times For the
most part Yale's backs went through
the line for steady gains.
Only once and that In the second half
did the Princeton team strike their fast
gait and the way they went down the
field caused many to think that they
would score. But Yale braced up and
stopped this and saved the day.
Yale's defensive was the best of the
season. The line withstood the terrific
plunges Of Princeton's backs and the
ends broke UP the interference on round
the end plays wonderful manner.
De Saulles played the most brilliant
game of the day, making two 60-yard
runs, which were the finest ever seen
on football field.
Hall and Hazen both played star
games at end, the former doing excep-
tionally fine work.
Chamberlain was an enigma at left
tackle. He broke up Princeton's plays
| in superb style and blocked several of
Baird's kicks.
The whole Yale line was like a stone
wall and few gains of more than yard
were made through it.
Captain Cochran Of Princeton played
until he couldn't stand up, and had to
be taken off the field by force. Baird
played a plucky game at quarter All
the Tigers played a pluclSy game, but
they were not in condition fit to with
stand the hard work. They were notice.
ably weak at the end of the first half,
and continued to grow weaker as the
game progressed.
In this respect the Yale eleven great
ly outclassed their opponents. Not
single man was so injured or worn out
that a substitute was necessary,
while the game was deIayed numerous
| times by Princeton men being injured
and five substitutes were put in by
| them.
The credit of this perfect physical
condition of the Yale team is due to
Trainer Keene Fitzpatrick, who has
shown exceptional judgment in the
handling of the men. To withstand the
strain of two hard games only a week
apart is something remarkable. The
lineup and summary follow:
Yale. Princeton
Hazen. .,:;...... left end; ........... Craig
Rodgers Co.,. left tackle. ....... Holt
| Chadwick. ...-... left guard. 800. Crowds
| CadWalader ...... center ......... Dickey
Booth
| Brown right end Edwards