Bucknell at Lafayette

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  The times, District of Columbia, November 20, 1898, page 9

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  LAFAYETTE DOWNS BUcKNELL Proteges of Former PennsyIvnninns Win at EastOn. Easton, Pa, Nov. l9.-Bucknell lined up against Lafayette here today and expected easy vic tory, but the Maroon and White team, which had been thoroughly coached by University of Penn sylvania ex-players, gave them surprise. Twenty five minutes halves were played. The first half closed without either side scoring In the second half Lafayette got the pikskin on Bucknelfs 10yard line and Chalmers was pushed over the line for a touchdown. A goal was kicked by Chalmers, and the score stood 6 to in favor of Lafayette. The game ended without further scoring.

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Lafayette leads 28–⁠12–⁠3 in 43 meetings, counting the 38 since this game.