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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Elder's letter and most of the newspaper reports of the game. We agree with "Ninety-Four" to the extent of thinking that it is quite possible that such a view of defeat may be dwelt on excessively. In general we believe it the duty of the defeated side to say as little as possible, to grit their teeth and work to win next time. But a mere recognition of the fact that the team has done its best to win, if made sincerely, is certainly no more than just when the season is over. Severe coaching and outspoken criticism...
...beautiful day for football, and but for the strong wind blowing in the second half, it would have been a perfect day. The field was in good condition. The seats were all sold, the Pennsylvania delegation of about 800, occupying the two center sections on the east side. The visitors cheered very well, but their cheers were drowned by Harvard's. Seldom in recent years has Harvard cheered so vigorously as last Saturday, when the team played against such heavy odds...
...line, neither side had much advantage, but Yale's backs were much stronger than those of Princeton, both in punting and rushing. Princeton also fumbled badly at times. Both sides were good on the offensive. Yale made long gains through the centre, and attacked that point in Princeton's line most frequently, though her end interference was also effective...
...general, the rules adopted will be similar to those which governed the inter-club debate last year. That contest was made unusually interesting by the large number of speakers on each side, which gave unusual opportunity for rebuttal, as well as a full representation of the strength of the two clubs...
Yale easily defeated the Orange Athletic Club, Saturday, in New York, wiping out the stain of the recent game. The day was clear, but soggy ground made the footing very treacherous, and in consequence neither side showed its best form...