TWENTY-SIX

The game which the Harvard eleven put up against Pennsylvania redeemed their reputation. The eleven showed all the strong points it had at Springfield and failed to display some of the weak ones. The generalship, in particular, was of a fine order. Lewis handled the team excellently and to him is due a large share of the credity for the victory. Of the two, however, the team were worked too hard in the first half and in the second half were consequently not in such good condition as the Pennsylvania men. Under these circumstances a kicking game was the only one practicable. Pennsylvania, however, could do no better for she could not gain against Harvard's defense by her rushes and was compelled to kick. The game which was marked by frequent rushes in the first half became therefore in the second largely a kicking contest.

It was a delightful game to watch. Surprises were quite the order of the day. And not only were the plays unexpected, but the work of the two elevens was of such a high order that no one could help cheering.

The work of every man on the eleven deserves praise, not so much for what he did on his own account as for the manner in which he fitted into the team play. Newell played as only a man can who plays on the Harvard 'varsity for the last time after four years experience. Brewer's work was simply phenomenal, especially when it is considered in what a condition he was during the second half.

The defensive work of the eleven was excellent. Against it Pennsylvania's flying interference was of no avail. In offensive work, Harvard met most success in going around the ends. Long runs were made by all the backs.

Pennsylvania's game was not what was expected. Their interference was loose, and the Harvard men had little difficulty in breaking it up. Knipe's long run around A. Brewer's end was the most striking feature of their work.

The day was perfect and the large seating capacity on Jarvis was hardly more than adequate.

Harvard won the toss and chose the western goal, taking advantage of the light wind. Pennsylvania opened the game with a flying wedge in which Knipe signalled the men and keeping the ball followed behind the mass for ten yards. Two short rushes were made and then Pennsylvania was forced to kick. The ball rolled over the line and so was brought out ot the 25 yard line. Brewer kicked back to the centre of the field.

Here Pennsylvania failed to gain and tried to kick. Newell broke through, jumped into the air, stopped the ball and fell on it. Brewer kicked the ball over the line and brought it out 25 yards. Pennsylvania had to kick again and then Harvard lost the ball on downs. Newell here was playing his most brilliant game. Harvard got the ball and by short, sharp rushes carried it to within 1 yard of the goal. Here Mackie fumbled and the ball went to Pennsylvania. Brooke kicked but Mackie stopped the ball, and although the former fell on it, it was a safety, scoring two points for Harvard.

Encouraged by the first score, Harvard played in better form than ever. Pennsylvania was forced to kick from the 25 yard line. From the middle of the field Mackie took Brewer under his arm and cleared the left end for 20 yards. Beautuful runs by Dunlop and Wrightington brought the teams to the 30 yard line. Mackie dashed 5 yards through the centre and Brewer gained the cheers of the crowd for his run of 10 yards. Within 2 yards of the line several plays were necessary before Brewer was pushed across. This touchdown with the goal which followed made the score 8 to 0.

Here Emmons who had received several injuries was displaced by Arthur Brewer. Knipe immediately followed the flying wedge around his end for 43 yards. With the ball on the north side of the field Brooke made a short kick toward the south side and immediately put the men on sides. A Pennsylvania man fell on the ball 10 yards from Harvard's goal. A short rush and Brooke carried it over. Pennsylvania men cheered wildly. Score 8 to 4.

This only spurred Harvard on. The flying wedge netted 15 yards, then Charlie Brewer went around the left end for the entire remaining distance. This with a clean goal called forth cheers upon cheers "Brewer, Brewer, Brewer." Score, 14 to 4.

Pennsylvania tried again the same wedge that had been so successful but Harvard was ready for it. Three kicks in succession left Harvard the ball near the middle. Brewer gained ten yards around the left end, the full backs exchanged kicks. Fumbles on both sides, another kick from Pennsylvania and the backs by good hard rushing brought the goal nearer. Dunlop made the third touchdown and Brewer kicked the goal. Harvard 20, U. of P. 4.

Harvard opened the second half with 15 yards on the wedge. Brewer went around the end for 15 more. Short rushes left the ball 10 yards from the line. Brewer crawled 8 yards through the centre, and Wrightington made the rest. Brewer kicked his fourth and last goal. Score, 26 to 4.

Pennsylvania gained little by wedges or rushes and both teams kicked, with a slight advantage for Brewer. Reese was hurt and Oliver took his place leaving guard to Wharton. Both sides kicked again and Brewer catching the punt, made the finest run of the day. Another equally good run, with beautiful dodging, set off the crowd.

Unable to play longer, Brewer gave up his place with a hand-shake to Gray. But in his second rush Gray broke his wrist and gave up to Gonterman. Sharp runs by Gonterman and Dunlop brought the ball within 3 yards of the line but the game closed with the ball on Pennsylvania's 30 yard line.

The teams lined up as follows:

HARVARD. U. OF P.

Emmons, left-end-right Newton.

A. Brewer, left-end-right Newton.

Manahan, left-tackle-right Reese. Oliyer.

Acton, left-guard-right Woodruff.

Lewis, centre Thornton.

Mackie, right-guard-left Oliver. Wharton.

Newell, right-tackle-left Mackey.

Stevenson, right-end-left Simmons.

Beale, quarterback Williams.

Wrightington, halfback Knipe.

Dunlop, halfback Osgood.

Brewer, C. fullback Brooke.

Gray, fullback Brooke.

Gonterman, fullback Brooke.

Touchdowns, Brewer (2), Dunlop, Wrightington, Brooke. Goals, Brewer (4). Safety, Pennsylvania. Referee, De Hart of Lehigh. Umpire, McGill of Yale.