Word: cumnock
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...Cumnock end Crosby
...rush that the Yale captain could never gain with the ball. Upton made one noteworthy run which was not allowed. Rhodes who played opposite him tackled finely, and his defensive work was steady and sure. Alward also played a steady and plucky game when he was put on. Cumnock had Crosby to take care of, and he did it finely, with the exception of one long run made around his end in the first part of the game. Cumnock followed the ball well all through the game, and was always on hand...
Appearance of the Teams.It was a little after two o'clock when the huzzas of the assembled faithful announced the arrival of the Harvard eleven on the field. As the men dodged under the rope, headed by Capt. Cumnock, and trotted down the field, thousands of crimson flags waved enthusiastically in the air, and thousands of voices, joined in the general chorus of welcome. When the Yale team arrived a few minutes later, Yale men vied with Harvard enthusiasts in cheering their favorites. Both teams went at their practice with a determination which told plainly how the game...
Before Yale had advanced the ball far, a fumble by Williams lost it, and again Trafford kicked. Morison muffed the ball, but Hartwell was quicker than the Harvard ends and secured it. Owing to the tackling of Cumnock and Lake Yale could not gain a foot, and the ball came back to Harvard on four downs. Then Rhodes was caught off side, and Harvard given five yards in consequence. Corbett gained ten yards more through a hole between Morison and Rhodes, but the latter claimed that he had been held, and Yale was given the ball...
...Yale man fell on it. It seemed now that Yale must secure a touch-down, but the Harvard line said, "No." Newell was everywhere; he first prevented gains by his superb tackling, and then broke through and secured the ball on Williams' fumble. Trafford kicked strongly, and Cumnock was upon McClung before he could move with the ball. Rhodes tried the centre, but ran into Finlay's arms; then Yale punted. Corbett caught the ball, dodged Hartwell and Crosby, and, aided byHallowell's interference, made a pretty run of 25 yards...