New-York tribune., 1921-10-23
Yale Defeats Army, IA to z
In Fierce Came Before $4,000
aue and Cadet Elevens Clash in Gorgeous Spec.
tacle, With West Point Fighting Until Final
Down; Aldrich in Sensational 74-Yard Run

on Yale fed.
pss s:s,s,n Hundred Cadets in Review
the first outside sortie that
va no;nt had ever known, apart
esss .ss annual Navy game, and with
nm as.;ew wv over the 1900 cadets
sss - tocether were almost blotted
nsssse ss Greater crowds, for only the
u; y pinsryard ~, gathering of 1900 last
fae.hSs ssnrnassed So-day's attendance
1 fsl na. .,., teams took the field.
$ sa, sas the the first Kickoff, propelled by
sFea ,v "" man. there was the early
81 ssm mat comes from the expecta-
sstse4s ~ impending thrills. The first
rsns -;ods were a dead ock, with Yale
sae reth the attack the greater part of
| isssas sy O'Hearn, of Ya,e, and French,
4 Ie Army. two outstanding stars,
4 Of hoth on the sidelines through
ssls tvvo periods. 1t was here, how
sass' that the Yale Httack proved be-
sss', anv doubt that Tad Jones had
isas his offense upon the vital princi-
d ssa' ~ rsodern play and that the Bull
4 ND left his lethargy behind. Early
~ ps.a;s ou;~ter, with Aldrich out-kick-
- his opponent many yards, the
I v'ss Ds machine captured the ball on
4 mss. g.. Points SO-vard line when Woods,
snrr;sd and harassed, kicked out OF
s.nnds. Two plunges failed to cain.
~ then A!drich dropped back and shot
aaTfect pass to Beckett, who carried
,1s hall to West Points 17-yard llne
store he was hauled to earth.
Crashing Line Plunges
Two crashing, splintering line
,langes by Doc Jordan, one OF the stars
4 tSe day, carried the ball to West
PAINTS A-yard line. where the Cadets
sug in for final stand, ready and will
no to give the final ounce they had TO
nssrd the goal. The first plunge by
sldrich was stopped at the line. Jor-
ANS savage assault was halted with
sut gain, and then on the next pay, as
jordan reached the last white chalk
barrier. the ball popped out Of his arms
gross the line, with the alert Wilhide
,scoyering for two-yard march.
This tumble probably cost Yale g
touchdown but there is no taking from
tie Army any credit for its stout de-
Tense AS the second period closed
out Yale had drawn all the best Of it
With better kicking, better rushing and
In. play full up to the standard of the
Army's stalwart forwards. Early in
the third period West Point reached
Tales 80 yard line only to be halted
Il = se'd goal failed. A moment later
Woods again kicked out of bounds at
nidheld and then the Yale march
:tarted with Jordan and Aldrich lead
ng the hike into hostile country. As
he Army line braced, Aldrich dropped
back as trying for field goal and
snapped line pass to Beckett, who
sluded one tackler and ran 25 yards
fcr touchdown, the first score of the
day. The cheering at this spot was
lead by Henry J. Bedlam in person for
that one touchdown looked to be quite
through. as}
Saved Game for Yale
Just before the third period ended
West Point sent man to the field who
ere near upsettino the battle. As
Yale sent in Charlie O'Hearn. the
Army countered with French, one of
the fastest sprinters and one of the
fuest prssers tEst football knows.
Stsrtis; on Yale's 34-yard line, French
nade ? wards. On the next play his
pass TO the right of the field was nailed
BY Aldrch on the play that saved the
gare fo~ Yale.
Aldr en- ran seventy-four yards before
ae was thrown, and few moments later
VHearn, as related was over the line
ior the Bulldogs second score. But
french and his mates had no idea of
quitting; they were merely getting IN
steam. After O'Hearn had kicked well
out OF danger three passes in success
son from French to Johnson upset the
blue defense and drove the ball far
down the field. French then dashed ten
yarus more TO Yale's 28-yard line, where
On the next play another soul stirring
pass to Johnson sent the cadet over
Sne line. 1t was here the cadet corps
arose en- masse and clamored for more
blood. The din was terrific as Yale
Kicked off and French again, although
hmp.ng badly now, opened his aerial
sHack. His fine pass to Meyers nettcd
icrty-iive yards, where for moment il
Looked as if the Army man was safely
through, but he was yanked to earth
on fale's 17-yard line. With time near,
iyup, after one repulse. French passed
ever the Yale line, but the sacred Blue
M sod was under heavy Yale guard or
His occasion and the play was spilled.
Yale Wins on Kicking Game
There will be few this season who
VII see finer game or harder fight
There will be none lucky enough to see
a more brilliant spectacle, aided ant
soetted by one of October's finest at
Rrnoons. Yale came to battle with 6
new spirit and with modern equipment
WITH fast charging line and swiftly
honl EoIl L. .~L
iale IN turn met stout hearted ma.
chine that refused to be beaten. q ma.
saine with fine line and brilliant
backs in Woods, French and Wilhide
s.she,ugh the latter's injury forced hin
the lines before the main jubilee
'0ok place in the closing period.
Yale won through the supremacy o.
Gs1, osr Kicking game, with Aidrich ant
ysHearn driving the ball tremendou.
Instances UP and down the field, where
army klckers, frequently hurried, made
ieast three poor kicks that cos
ns@saiy sy IN lost ground. Against these
%.s,akeS S.;as there was no flaw in the AL
sssash-o hearn combination of unerrin&
oss ana with their long spirals cleanly
.Dserea by Deaver, Blair, Eddie, Int
NV oshers there was no chance for any
covering return.
Inc Army attack outrushed Yal,
@r'y yards and more than doubled he
.@ard ss.ss pass total, but against this the
courtyard dash by Aldrich on ,
s5;at 5p;.Iled pass stands as the big offse
Tsss Tsssl overturned the Army's margin
80 DIs iong sprint, coming just as Majo
Il. ~ Team was on the verge of break
va. a snt ugh, was d stunning shock. |
mol inc s"e knockout, the most importan
gn.s gss play of the entire afternoon
ess,, ior that play West Point Nigh
any any nave won, but when .he pas
sOssa Aiierieh was on the spot and hi
s'sa u'd the TEST. To face deficit o