New-York tribune., 1910-11-12

did not show any marked ability in this
respect against Dartmouth. In fact, 1ales
flashes Of offensive strength against Brown
were more powerful and better sustained
than anything Princeton has shown this
season. Both teams are strong defensive
ly-thar is against straight rushins-so
that II strikes me that the struggle VIII
resolve itself into a punting duel, win lhe
outcome hinging on the ability OF Pendle-
ton 10 get away for one of his long, dash
ing runs through a broken field; on the
skill OF Daily. Pendleton or some other
PLAYER in dropping q goal from the field
or kicking one from placement, or Inc
quick taking advantage OF what / am
pleased 70 call exceptional opportunities
which count so largely in new football
So far as can be judged, Princeton is no
better equipped than Yale, outside or rem
dIeton's remarkable ability as an open heio
runner. to score in the game as now played
and it would not be surprising II Howe
or Baker did for Yale what Pendleton is
expected 10 do for Princeton. Both are
fast runners and artful dodgers, and
Baker. while light, is almost sure to play
in YaIes backfeld part Of the time
AsI pointed out in The Tribune yester-
day. when comparing the players man TOT
man. there IS little to choose between the
two elevens individually. Yale, II any
thing. appears TO be slightly stronger at
centre. with Morris, and on one end, with
Kilpatrick The tackles compare favor
ably. but Princeton should claim an ad-
vantage in the guards, with wilson ana
Mccormick.
In the back1eld Pendleton stands out, IL
he can keep up his brilliant work OF the
LAFAYETTE, Carlisle and Dartmouth games
and Ballou appears 10 be better punter
than Howe. Captain DAILY, on the other
hand. is by far the best plunging back on
either team, and quite the equal OF Hart as
a defensive player, so strong as the Prince
ton captain IS. in my opinion, Field Is
stronger player than Sparks, but the latter
is well up 10 the standard. and Field may
be suffering from dread Of another injury
TO his shoulder, which may mar his effec-
tiveness. KistIer, at fullback, for Yale,
must be accepted on faith. but the coaches
must be well satisfied with his work TO
give him the call over Reilly, Deming and
Baker. who have had more experience
Yale is unfortunate in not being able TO
use Vaughn OF Bomeisler at right end az
a running mate with fitzpatrick. Neither is
in proper condition. although I am told
one or both will be ready for the game
with Harvard.
Rumors have drifted out OF New Haven
Of new and puzzling plays and formations
introduced by Tom Shevlin that can be
counted on for substantial gains. 1 must
confess 10 being somewhat skeptical as to
their value. The new and novel plays de-
veloped behind closed gates that have
borne the stamp of merit can be counted
almost on gbe fingers of one hand. Still,
Yale men are noted for their tactical abil-
ity in devising something new. and It must
be admitted that the somewhat antiquated
methods used against Brown will not do
in latter day football.
For the first time in several years I have
not made a case for the purpose Of offer
ing a prediction. On the face OF what has
been seen Il would be easy TO work up to
a conclusion that would point TO Prince
ton. New football. however. is such an un-
certain game and the form of the Yale
eleven IN public and private has been so
bewildering that no conclusion could
reach was satisfying. At odds Of 2 to in
favor Of Princeton would feel disposed to
take the Yale end. At even money or even
to the Tigers appear TO be the better
wager.
It is significant that the Yale coaches
are not discouraged, and that one or two
are predicting victory; IL is significant that
the Yale players are determined and that
Captain DAILY is hopeful, even confident
Everything else aside. there viii be a
football game at Princeton to-day, bitter.
hard fought game, and may the better team
win. HERBERT.