New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-18
HARVARD BEATS YALE
RETAINS HOCKEY TITLE.
Fire Extra Periods Needed to De-
eide the Game.


In the most sensational and exciting Ears Of
intercollegiate hockey ever seen in the Ct Mich
olas Rink. Harvard defeated Yale last night
by score Of goals to 8. and won the cham
pionship for the fourth year IN succession
1t took five extra periods to decide the issue
and at the end the men were so wlnded ana
tired they could scarcely stand on their skates
Townsend. Of Harvard. made the winning
score three minutes after the fifth period
opened. AS the captains had agreed when de-
Gliding the five minutes OF extra play 70 finish
out the full time. play was continued after tho
winning goal was made. but the Yale men could
not tie the score again. try az they would. The
pace had told on them more than on their op-
ponents. and their shots lacked speed and ac-
curacy
A record breaking crowd turned out 70 ses
the great struggle. II was an enthusiastic
crowd. too. with Yale supporters clearly IN thu
majority. Their college yells fairly shook ths
rink at times. especially when the New-Haven
boys. after a game. hard fight. tied ths score
in the second half. Pandenoniun broke Ioose
and IL was several minutes before the refersss
whistle could be heard signal 20 resume the
struggle.
The Harvard msn played shade the better
game throughout, especially IN the Arse and
extra period. In the first part Of the game thsy
scored goals and had Yale safely beatsn 70 al
appearances
In the second half IL was a different story,
however as Yale came hack remarkably strong.
and for the first fifteen minutes had their op-
ponents on the defensive. The team showed TN
provement and the wings held their positions
much better than in the first half. when Allins
and Stanley were decidedly weak
Sampson took WilIett's place at point for Har-
ward in the second half. and later in the game
Roland was substituted for Alling. OF Yale
Townsend, for Harvard drew the puck at the
opening OF the game and passed to Mcleod,
and the rubber was carried into Yale territory,
where Finn took possession and passed TO Mar
Gus. In combination with Stanley. he worked
into Crimson territory, but could not pass ID.
Newhan Harvards point. N. NewhaH. the Grim
sons right wing. returned in a great run and
shot from the side Lang stopped ths shot with
his skate. and Townsend rushed in and scored
the first goal for the Cambridge seven
On the puck being put in play again Marcus.
Yales speedy centre. darted into Crimson terri
tory, only to be blocked by D. Newhan- Town
send returned. and when near goal scored on a
neat shot.
Behr and Marcus by good team play, worked
into Harvard territory. but Behr missed Mar
cus's pass when he had good opening. d.
took possession OF the rubber, and dodgtng two
OF his opponents made a long shot and scored
the InlFQ BOdi MS lcdul-
1t looked bad for Yale as Alling and Stanley
not holding the wings and Behr and Mar
Gus were firing. The latter had a good opening
when directly in front Of goal. but shot wide.
Behr followed with nice shot. which was well
stopped. Behr. Of Yale, was put on here for
rough work and Townsend, Of Harvard fol-
lowed minute later for checking Marcus TOP
strenuously. The latter no sooner got IN the
game that he was again sent TO the bench for
'bodying'' Alling into the side OF the rink
Townsend was still or when the next half
opened and Yale started right in with an ag-
gressive attack. The four forwards went down
cal moment Stanley passed poorly and lost a
good chance. Yale was putting up fierce at
tack and had Harvard on the defensive Shot
after shot made at the Harvard goal. and
Marcus, Yale's centre, finally made tally on
a shot from the side.
WiIletts was here put OF for holding Behr.
The latter moment later had a good opening,
but fell he about to shoot Behr fol-
followed in front OF the Harvard net. and Aning.
Yale's wing, finally got goal on rebound Of
Behr's shot.
Townsend was ruled off for the third time at
this pOint-this time for five minutes. While
he was out Of the game Marcus, for Yale. tied
the score. and the Yale roOters cheered them
selves hoarse. The players showed the result
OF the terrible strain, and neither goal was IN
any great danger thereafter. and the whistle
finally blew. with the game still tied.
After five minutes Of rest the seven again
commenced the battle, the captains had
agreed on extra five minutes OF play. The
men were too tired to do effective work. and
the shots were weak Five extra periods OF
five minutes had 10 be played before Harvard
at last landed the puck in the net from a nice
shot near centre.
During the latter part OF the game the Grim
men outplayed Yale. as they had stood the
more vim.
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