The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-21

the Rnin-Pent-up Enthusiasm Broke Loose and the Visitors Went Wild With Joy.
 For the second time in the past twen- ty-one years and the first time since lS9o Yale lost to Harvard in the annual footoall game at Yale field Saturday afternoon. The result, though not en- t'rely unexpected, came as a general surprise, especially in the number of points rolled up by the Crimson and the failure of Yale to score Those in position know, who are considered ex- perts, have claimed all fall that Har- Nards eleven was the strongest one "hicn mas represented the university III many years, while on the other hand the faie team was in poor condition physically as well as otherwise. Be- cause or the good showing made by faie in the Princeton game, however, It was thought that the Blue would again be victorious over the Crimson, but it was not to be so.
 A more disagreeable day could not have been found for the championship game than was Saturday. Rain fell in perfect torrents all through the day, but did not daunt the crowd Thou sands came to New Haven to see the game, and they did not propose to let the rain interfere despite the fact that sickness of many kinds was staring all in the face. It was one of the most happy careless go lucky crowds ever seen at football game, and especially in such rainstorm. Those who came unprepared for the weather provided themselves as best they could with mackintoshes, umbrellas, sou westers, oilcloths, rubber blankets, rubber boots and hats and made their way to the field. From 12 o'clock until after the game had begun there was a steady stream of humanity coursing through the big gates and along the en- frances to the grand stands. CoIors of the sympathizers of the two elevens were seen on every side and by the time the game was called the stands were almost a mass of colors. The pretty girls were there by the hun dreds accompanied by their college
 
 just as much excited and interested in the outcome of the game as were any of the collegians. The girls didn't mind the weather one bit, and they waded through the mud and water, sat in the falling rain without complain ing. The cheering of the great crowd was interesting and amusing. The Yale enthuiasts were on the east side of the field. while Harvard men had the whole of the west stand. The two sides kept up good natured rivalry throughout the game each one trying to make more noise than the other and to encourage their respective teams to greater efforts. A band brought along by the Harvard rooters added to the noise coming from the Harvard side and they accompanied the Crimson rooters in their football songs. Yale cheering was strong and effective, but not what it should have been.
 One of the finest sights of the game was just after Harvard had made the third and last touchdown. The liar ward enthusiasts were simply wild in their excitement. Such an overwhelm- ing victory was unlocked for and the
 
 for eight years immediately broke loose and in the impulse of the moment ev- erything available, no matter what, how valuable or useful, was caught up and thrown into the air to add to the joy of the victory. Straw cushions, bags of excelsior, chair bottoms, rubber coats, and blankets, hats, umbrellas and everything else were thrown up with rapidity like that of missiles cast around by a whirlwind. A more iubilant crowd could scarcely be imag- ined. As soon as time was called at the end of the second half and Harvard was in consequence virtually cham pion for the season of 1898, the Crimson rooters brooke loose again and bowling for joy rushed onto the field like mad men and carried the eleven off to field The band boys soon climbed over the fence and striking up lively air start ed on triumphal march around the gridiron. No less than 5000 collegians fell in behind, giving vent to their feel ings by all sorts of shrieks, songs and yells. The Yale supporters on the oth- CT hand slunk away in silence only to be the butt of sneers and jibes from the Harvard ceiebrators.
 The game itself was poor exhibition of football Harvard clearly outplayed Yale in every particular and all her men were in much better condition. The team work of the Crimson eleven was superb, being much more aggres- sive and they played with that spirit and dash which has characterized Yale elevens in previous years. but which was sadly lacking yesterday. Harvard played stronger game than did Princeton last week and it is not thought that there would be any ques- ton as to the outcome should the two teams meet The Yale team showed no signs of life at any time during the game As a team the men played in listless manner. They were undoubt- edly disheartened because of the in- iuries received by several of their best men. but that does not wholly excuse them for their poor showing. Quarter back Ely was the only man on the two eIevens severely injured, and he had a rib broken in the first half of the game and a collar bone in the second half. but finished the game. Big Cut ten received an ugly looking black eye.