New Britain herald., 1923-11-30
PFANN STARS FOR
 CORNELL'S OUTFIT
U. Of P. Fights Hard But Loses
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Philadelphia, Nov. 3o.--Cornell conquered Pennsylvania yesterday on ! Franklin field, II to in one of the most thrilling and desperately fought battles these ancient gridiron rivals have waged in the last 30 years. Picked by critics to run rough shod over the Quakers. Dobie's Big Red Juggernaut" won by the narrow margin Of a single touchdown after a struggle in which the tide shifted back and forth spectaculariy until the final whistle.
 Against one of the most powerful. resourceful attacks in the east that had moved down all other opposition Penn fought one of the most cour- sgeous battles of the year and, in de- feat. gained almost as much glory as did Cornell in triumph.
 First Score Since 1920.
 Cornell scored touchdowns in the first and last periods. forward passes figuring prominently in both tallies. Penn near the close of the game. took quick advantage Of Cornell tumble and ploughed 25 yards to cross the lthacans' goal line for the first time since 1920.
 The rest of the battle was story of Pcnn's heroic stand. Outrushing the Quakers almost four to one. Cor nell had opportunities to score at least three more touchdowns but failed in the face of Penn's sensational defense This defense twice held Cornell for downs in the shadow of the Quaker goal. once on the one yard line.
 Cornell Stronger.
 In the end. Cornoll's greater power and versatility told. but the vast throng of 5000 saw the Naunted ithacans come the closest 10 defeat that they have been in the last three years of unbroken play. Although it was their third straight setback. the Quakers still hold wide margin over inc 3e years of rivalry between these clcrens. Penn has won % games, Cornell seven and one ended in a lie.
 Critics last night were divided as 10 whether the lthacans' triumph yes terday entitled the Rig Red nutnt 10 equal footing with Yale. tho only oth- CT unheafen array in the east this sea- son, Perhaps a majority who had re- viewed both teams were inclined 10 rate tho Eli a tri1e higher as result | Of CornellS tendency to falter and | lose he effectiveness Of it's driving power on several occasions yesterday, ! but on the other hand. il was doubt i fnl whether any eleven would have been ahie 10 down Penn. as tho Quak- ! CTS played yesterday by wider mar gin.
 Prann l. star. Standing out in high relief against & background of brilliant perform 1 ances was the work of George Pfann, ! Of Marion, O.. Cornell captain and | quartorbars. who, in closing his col. ! Iegr sridiron career, stamped himself | as one or the greatest backs of all | time. pfann was the dynamo in Cor ! ncl's attack. which hc directed with . raro skill. and the handspring in it's . defense. sharing honors with patter- ! son as a gronnd-gainer for Cornell | Pfann was q shifting. twisting. elusive | figure or the offenso. On defense. he | vas s terror, and. just 10 complete | the all-round character Of his work, ! Ffsnn assumed the entire Cornell l bunting burden.
 Cornell. prnns,l,ania. Henderson ............... Westgate !.
 Left End. kcarney .....,.......,.,. Dcwhirst ]
 Lett Tackle. Morris .....+..........-.. Coleman l
 Left Guard. Ahn'd .sss..t.+...t..- Adams !
 Center. l5eFfdH ss.t..4...t.. s4... kaufman I
 Right Guard.
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