Harvard, 10; B. A. A., O.

Yesterday Harvard won the annual election day game with the Boston Athletic Association. The score was 10 to 0. Last year's score was 16 to 12, against an eleven of practically the same strength. The backs were exactly the same.

At first thought, it was decidedly a disappointment that the 'varsity made such a small score. The opinion has been right along that the B. A. A. eleven is weaker than usual. Not only did this eleven prove itself fully as strong as usual, however, but the 'varsity played so well as to prevent even the danger of being scored against. Again, neither Waters nor Emmons played. The absence of the captain makes a gap in an eleven that cannot possibly be filled by a temporary captain, however competent he may be.

Still, the eleven and the whole University ought to learn from this game that they have no right to be confident. Where a team that has a reputation for scoring cannot run up more than ten points against the B. A. A., it is time to be looking out for the day when it will be still more difficult.

The one great trouble with the 'varsity, which the presence of Captain Waters undoubtedly would in some degree have obviated, was the lack of snap. Fairchild was slow in passing, and the backs were slow, when once they got the ball. In marked contrast was the work of Peters and Anthony for the B. A. A. They were off like a flash, and the rush line of the 'varsity could not stop them without gain. It is the first time this year that this fault that has prevailed all along has been so noticeable, and it comes home with all the more forcibleness. When a 'varsity back got the ball the rush line of the B. A. A. had already broken through. As a result our interference often proved of no avail. The interference of the B. A. A., on the other hand, was effective, simply because they did get a quick start.

Both sides were altogether too prone to offside play and holding in the line. Mr. Brooks was obliged to stop play so many times that the interest was greatly dulled. The judgment of the referee was not always the best.

For the athletic club Peters and Anthony played very strongly. They made repeated gains at all points of the 'varsity rush line. Belfield and McNear did some excellent tackling. In the line, Captain Waters and Whitman were best.

For the 'varsity, Brewer was best. He made the only long runs, one of 27 yards, another of 20, and was good on his interference. Owing to a slight injury he gave way to Gray, who ably seconded him, both running well and kicking well. Clarke, Gonterman and Wrightington were not always right in interference, but ran well with the ball. The work in the line was slow, though Blanchard and Newell did well. Mackie and Acton were not so good in defense as in blocking.

For most of the first Lalf the ball was near the middle of the field. The touchdown was made after 25 minutes of play. Brewer, Clarke, and Gonterman made short rushes, Brewer relieving the monotony by a run of 27 yards, until the ball was at the 3 yard line. It was not until the third down that Acton could penetrate the centre of the B. A. A. for a touchdown.

The 'varsity was much better in the second half. The touchdown was made inside of seven minutes, while the B. A. A. could make no gains. The score was low because the half lasted but 10 minutes. Fairchild missed an easy goal. Score 10-0.

Following is the makeup.

HARVARD. B. A. A.

Stevenson, left end, Whittren.

Manahan, left tackle, Ware.

Acton, left guard, Whitman.

Lewis, centre, Hastings.

Mackie, right guard, Fay.

Newell, right tackle, Waters.

Blanchard, right end, Wardner.

Fairchild, quarterback, Belfield.

Gonterman, halfback, Anthony.

Clarke, halfback, Peters.

Wrightington, halfback, Peters.

Brewer, fullback, McNear.

Gray, fullback, McNear.

Touchdowns, Acton, Gonterman. Goal from touchdown, Brewer. Umpire, Mr. Pierce, B. A. A. Referee, W. A. Brooks, Harvard '87. Time, 40 min.