Dickinson at Lafayette

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  The times, Washington [D.C.], November 30, 1900, page 1

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  SAVED BY A PLACE KICK. Lafayette’s Victory Over Dickinson Won by n Scratch. Won by n Scratch. EASTON. Pa, Nov.-4z9.-Dickinson had Lafayette defeated today until eight sec onds before the game ended. Then Cure turned the tables by goal from the a. yard line. 1t was a sensational game, and the ending was the most exciting OF the season. Dickinson, in the first half. scored a goal from a touchdown. She had put up a strong game, and Lafayette, held for three downs tried goal from the 50-yard line. The kick was blocked. and Shafer of Dickinson. grabbed the ball at the 3D. yard line, darted away in clear field and made the touchdown. II took Lafayette’s breath away. She had expected an easy victory. and found Dickinson a fair match There was no more scoring in the first half, which ended. Dickinson 6, Lafayette 0. Lafayette played better in the second half but Dickinson kept her well away from goal. Finally. at the 30-yard line Cure dropped back for a place kick and sent the ball fairly between the uprights Then, the score, being TO 5 against La fayette, the latter began carrying the ball up the field on the guards back play. Dick inscn fought hard but was forced back gradually. The ball was in Lafayette’s hands. three yards from Dickinsons goal. On the next play everyone expected touchdown, but Lafayette was held one yard short of the line, and Dickinson got the ball on a tumble. Both sides kicked the ball after that. Dickinson’s idea being to keep 1t away from her goal until the few seconds of play renaming expired. But Cure got the signal for place kick. 1t was desperate chance. forty-five yards from the goal He sent the ball true, and Lafayette won. 1t was a magnificent kick The game ended Lafayette 10. Dickinson 6.

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Lafayette leads 21–⁠2 in 23 meetings, counting the 15 since this game.