New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-11-11
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game, so my impressions are too hazy to
be worth much at this time. Vanderbilt
certainly made a good fight and deserves
much credit for the stand against Har-
ward. Pennsylvania won back some of its
weakened followers by defeating Michi-
gan after a sensational uphill struggle
that will give their men much confidence.
THE Harvard Alumni Bulletin" says
editorially in reference to Charley Brick
ley and others
There is one comment on football which
may properly be made at this season OF
the year, and IL often has Application tu
other activities in life. The brilliant run
ners and kickers whom the spectators
can plainly see in the "backfield' OF
football eleven deserve all the praise they
receive for their strength, speed and ac-
curGcy: but ii is well 20 remember that
none Of their abilities could be enectlVe!y
exercised without the help and support
Of line of sturdy rushers. Therefore,
when the backs do something worth while
give part of the credit to the rush line
It is well said. and a good example was
furnished in the Princeton Harvard game
The brilliant backs of the Tigers did not
and could not shine, for the reason that
they We're smothered before they could
get started, and of course, the forwards
were partly to blame.
Before another week is over Princeton's
football season will come to an end with
the yearly battle against Yale on satur-
day. Few days are left for the coaches
to put on the finishing touches and polish
off the rough edges before what promises
to be one Of the best and most exciting
games Of the year. In talking with
number Of Princeton men I find that con-
fidence in the eleven has rot been shaken
by the defeat at the hands Of Harvard.
but l must confess that the play Of the
Tigers at Cambridge was so disappoint-
ing to me that / cannot share this feel
ing. Much depends. however, on properly
diagnosing that game. II the Tigers had
an off day, as it certainly looked at times
they can be counted on to show big I'M
provement against Yale, but II the full
power and scope of their attack were de-
veloped against the Crimson eleven there
is little hope that it can break down the
Yale defences. Dewitt, usually such a
consistent punter, was not at his best
against Harvard That fact is assured,
as his kicking was far below the stand
ard, but the Tigers will need something
more than improved punting TO earn
victory over the Blue.
Hudson, the dashing fullback OF the
Trinity team may not be playing SUCH
spectacular football this year as last but
he proved himself a power against New
York University on Election Day and
must be considered among the all-Ameri-
can candidates.
1t may be a waste Of words, but
would make one more plea to the Prince
ton football management in behalf Of the
newspaper writer's who sit on the top
most tier Of the towering stands, far
away from the field of play and the
source Of information as TO substitutions
and other details of the game that will
find the Tigers in bitter strife against
Yale. Just little help to insure accu-
racy would go far and be appreciated.
1t is hoped that Frank Farrell will be
fortunate in his choice of a successor to
Harry Wolverton as manager Of the
Yankees. There is much to be done.
Still. it was Wolvertons misfortune as
much as, If not more than, Wolvertons
fault that the last season was such
disappointment He had many handicaps
to overcome in the way of accidents and
injuries. HERBERT.