New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-18

Before the end Of the first quarter
it was apparent that Wesleyan's adj
vantage over Columbia in weight had
not been underestimate. for the
husky Connecticut guards commenced
irresistibly tearing holes in the Co
lumba line. This continued through
the second period for a total Of three
first downs, but was checked when the
Blue and White defence braced in the
third quarter.
Columbia's chief losses. however.
we're sustained through her failure 10
produce a good kicker. Memmotts
first attempt at a drcp-kick was too
low, and Weinstein, the Blue AMI
White quarterback, who thereafter die
most of the booting, was inevitably of
ir direction.
Kennedy, who so successfully lifted
the ball over the bar in last weeks
contest with Hobart, had one try at
the goal from placement, but missed.
Columbia Tried Passes
Columbia used the forward pass a
number Of times, with only one genu.
inc success, however, which was on its
first attempt Canapary tossed 10
Weinstein for a clear gain of twenty
five yards at the start Of the second
quarter. Wesleyan tried one littls
later in the same period, which Shaw
intercepted for a gain. II was 30
yard forward pass, however. from
Boote to Austin, that eventually car
ried the ball for Wesleyan in the third
quarter to within drop-kicking range
Boote executed very pretty kick
for the Red and Black, sending the
ball clearly between the posts from
the 30-yard line at a difficult angle.
His second kick, in the last quarter.
was from the 17-yard line. AMI was
comparatively easy.
The first half saw no scoring. Colum-
bia kicked off, and line plunges speedily
brought Wesleyan its first down. A
tumble put the ball into Columbia's
hands, and Weinstein unloaded some OF
the variety Of plays that Columbia has
been secretly learning the past week.
heuueug Attempt rams
A double pass was tried first, and an
end run by Shaw brought the ball 20 a
fair position for Memmott to try a drop
kick, which failed. A fake triple pass
was successful In bringing the ball
within scoring distance again, when
Kennedy made his unlucky try at a
placement from the 30-yard line.
The second quarter saw a series Of
tries at forward passing on both sides,
with tho eleyens shifting rapidly up
and down the field.
Weinstein tried twice TO drop-kick,
with poor aim, and Wesleyan for time
found a convenient hole through the
Columbia tackles positions, which net
ted two first downs in quick order.
In the third period Wesleyan's sue
cessful forward pass and Boote's first
drop-kick started the scoring.
In the fourth quarter Marthsler, act.
ing quarterback for Wesleyan, made tho
biggest run of the game, dash Of
twenty-seven yards, but was stopped by
Weinstein on the 7-yard line.
Boote Again Kicks Goal
The persistent assault Of the heavy
Connecticut men was telling on the
Columbia team, and Anderson, Wes-
leyan's husky guard. pushed through 70
the 3-yard mark. Here a penalty for
holding brought the ball back % the
17-yard line. and Boote dropped over
his second contribution 20 the score.
The game closed with Columbia 70.
treating before Wesleyan's line plung-
ing. At the final whistle the ball was
in Wesleyan's hands on the 4-ysrd line.