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Princeton not being able to gain, Baird punted to C. Brewer, on Harvard's 30 yard line. Harvard's first play was a fake kick, by which Wrightington gained six yards. Then on a round-the-end play C. Brewer gained round Cochran no less than 25 yards. Up to this time it was the prettiest rush of the day, made by means of straight football. Brewer had practically a clear field, but the ground was so slippery that in making one of his famous quick dodges, he lost his foothold and stumbled. This gave some Princeton men their chance...
Borden fumbled after a drive for three yards by Dunlop, and Princeton rushed down the field. In stopping Baird A. Brewer was hurt...
Wrightington followed with three yards through the centre, after which Brewer punted out at Princeton's 25 yard line. Baird returned the ball to the middle of the field. Another fake kick, with Fairchild in possession of the ball, netted 20 yards. After an end rush of three yards by Brewer, Fairchild made another poor attempt at a goal from the field, Princeton receiving the ball 10 yards from her goal line...
Harvard had the ball at the beginning of the second half and C. Brewer kicked to Lea. Baird punted for Princeton on the first down but the ball went out of bounds and it was Harvard's ball on Princeton's 40 yard line. Princeton, however, got the ball again on off-side play and Princeton kicked. C. Brewer punted for Harvard and caught a return kick on Harvard's 40 yard line. Princeton broke through twice in succession, and the last time blocked Brewer's kick and secured the ball on Harvard's 30 yard line...
Finally, after a fumble, and some more of Cabot's fine tackling, Baird was forced to punt. Brewer caught the punt on Harvard's 10 yard line. Princeton played offside, and Harvard was advanced 10 yards, only to be forced to punt by reason of poor offensive work...