COLGATE FRAY REVEALS FLAW IN TIGER OFFENSE

Good defensive work and only mediocre offensive strength were the characteristics of Princeton's eleven in its play against Colgate, according to a special dispatch from Princeton. Slagle's brillian individual performance, and the failure of the strong Tiger air game are other features of the Princeton-Colgate game, mentioned in the dispatch which is printed below.

Princeton, N. J., October 26--with only a few minor injuries to mar the physical condition of the squad, Princeton is starting the last two weeks of practice prior to the final encounters with Harvard and Yale. As regards injuries, at least, the Tiger mentors seem to be better off than the coaches of Princeton's greatest rivals.

Forward Passing Below Par

During the week prior to the Colgate game, the Princeton coaching staff laid special emphasis on covering punts, interference, and forward passing. The first two phases were well-handled by the Princeton eleven, but the forward passing was a disappointment.

There have been no changes in the line-up. At present, Lee and Moeser are at the ends; Darby and Gates are at the tackles; Davis and Captain McMillan are stationed at guard; Bartell is at center; Ewing, Dignan, Slagle, and Gilligan are the ball carriers.

Tryon Held to Small Gains

Generally speaking, Princeton showed a strong defense but only a fair offense Saturday. The Orange and Black was the first eleven in two years to effectively stop Eddie Tryon, leading point scorer of the East. His longest gain from scrimmage was an end run of 13 yards, which resulted in the only touchdown, and on only one other occasion did he make as much as ten yards. In the covering of punts, great improvement was also displayed. Frequently the Tiger forwards broke through the line to throw the Maroon backs for losses, Colgate losing 48 yards in this manner, while rushing the ball only for 94 yards. In the matter of ends Roper's chief problem appears solved, for both Lea and Moeser gave sterling performances on Saturday.

Five Passes Net One Yard

Offensively, however, there is still a great deal lacking. Princeton made only five first downs, to an equal number for Colgate, and rushed the ball 135 yards. Jake Slagle outshone the great Tryon as a consistent ground gainer. The interference was much improved and the punting very good considering the wet condition of the ball. The forward passing, considered Princeton's forte at the beginning of the season, was very weak, however, only one out of five tosses being successful, for a gain of a scant yard, while one intercepted by Colgate was the direct cause of the Maroon touchdown. The tiger team also apparently lacks the punch necessary for gaining when within striking distance of the opponents' goal.