New-York tribune., 1911-10-22
Punting Tells Story
of Defeat for Yale


more aggressiveness than Yale. though the
Yale linemen, from all appearances were
far superior in this respect when the teams
lined UP for each scrimmage. as they spent
a lot Of energy in swinging their arms
back and forth before the ball was
snapped. Neither line showed any hard
charging except in blocking punts, and in
this feature the Army had decidedly the
better OF the bargain. Each team used
the same system Of line play-straight arm
charging upon defence. And in this style
OF PLAY the Yale forwards were generally
blocked by the Army men getting under
them 10 make way for the runners. Good,
low charging would have stopped either
attack. as the style used caused a great
deal Of high tacklin5.
Yales interference during the first half
was quickly formed and got under way in
hne style Indeed. it was a beautiful thing
to watch. but owing 10 the failure Of the
mon 10 take their opponents the Army
tackles. ends and halves generally threw
the runner for a loss. On the other hand.
the Army backs. especially Benedict and
Browne, aided Hyatt and Dean by splendid
interference. and with Devore and Huston
blocking their opponents, made the right
side Of Tale's line marked point OF at
tack.
on defending her backheld men in run
ming back punts Tale's team was lamen-
tably weak, and after each Army Kick It
was a difficult matter 10 md an Army man
who had been upset fin his course down the
field. Ketcham, Yale's new centre, proved
very strong I'm getting down under punts
early in the game, but his speed slackened
as the contest continued until he was sell
dom on hand. Yale uaed many ends the
best Of whom proved TO be Callauer. who
was rushed IN in an attempt 70 turn the
tide but who injured a broken finger again
and had TO retire
Yale made a mistake in attempting a
drop kick in the first harf near the side
line with the formation she used. In her
punting she never protected her kckers
on the left side, and when spaloing
dropped back for his try At goal he moved
ever 70 the left and to his unprotected side
without having 2 man there TO protect
him. Consequently. the Armys forwards
came through upon that side and Arnold
blocked the kick. which furnished the SEN
sation of the day in that his teammate,
Gillespie, picked up the ball and ran 10
Yales 2-vard line before Spaldrg caught
him. y little too much aggressiveness by
Devore caused the Army 70 lose fifteen
Yards and what looked like a possible
touchdown. This penalty will certainly do
Devore much good, as he is an almost too
aggressive youth-an excellent fault in this
game and one more easily corrected than
lack Of aggression
vale's team was greatly Handicapped by
lack Of high Ceats or the shoes Of the
players. whereas Ihe Army men had on
their rainy day shoes and were enabled
TO get 4 much better purchase than their
opponents. Little factors Of this kind will
win or lose upon such a, field, and the
Army players took advantage CT all of
them, even 70 using resin on their hands
Sc they could hold the ball
If one is 10 suppose that Yale IS goine
to have a mediocre eleven for her big
games because Of her showing to-day one
IS sure 70 be disappointed. for Yale has the
making Of a magnificent eleven. If material
is 70 count, and II does.
The team was handicapped today because
the backheld was a makeshift combination.
The coaches. however learned OF the
calibre OF these men under FIRE Now they
can select first and second strings for these
important positions. and develop the team
work and interference that were so sadly
lacking this afternoon. Yale, 70 ny mind
played her most trying game to-day, and
the only one she is likely 70 lose this sea
son. They have a way OF bringing out all
the possibilities OF a team al New Haven
that is magnificent TO watch. and there are
possibilities unnumbered in this squad.
Furthermore, II was full Of lot OF dash
and fire during the last quarter Of the
game. and that dash and fire are what
count IN football when properly direc--
ed. one can count upon Captain Howe
10 do tbat-Captain Howe. who was missed
so greatly in this Army contest.