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Weakened by the temporary absence from the game of four of its regular members, the University nine was defeated yesterday afternoon by Portland Naval Reserve by a score of 3 to 0. The Crimson aggregation outhit the visitors but was unable to connect in pinches. Only one earned run was scored during the contest, the other two being pushed across when the University left fielder failed to catch an easy fly and then threw over Gammack's head in an attempt to catch the runner at the plate...
Both teams played fairly well in the field, although Reed's error in the fourth inning was disastrous. Yale outhit Princeton, but, with the exception of the last inning, was unable to hit at opportune times. Copeland's wildness was also a factor in Princeton's defeat, as he gave three passes in succession in one inning...
...Freshmen have had an unusually successful season this year, having won six out of the eight regular games played, tied one, and lost one. They have scored 61 runs to 19 for their opponents and as a rule have been exceptionally fast in their fielding. In batting they have outhit the opposing teams two to one, securing hits when hits were needed...