Princeton at Columbia

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  New-York tribune, New York [N.Y.], October 29, 1905, page 1

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  TIGERS BEAT COLUMBIA. NEAR LOCAL TEAM DOWN. Neither Side Scores IN First Halt Princeton Endurance Tells. Tigers from scoring In the nrsl man, pu’ ~ ,earn went down before the rushes OF the fIliice -. a the second half and two touchdowns resulted To all appearances Columbia clearly outp.as 49, 60 the team from New-Jersey in the first hail- me Princeton rushed the bali only 81 yaros CoIuiliria rsined ll5 At one time the Blue ana Whlue had the bail close the Princeton goal “hen an ,niuckv tumble lost the only chance to score that Columbia hal during the game In the second half Princeton gained three tunes as much ground as Columbia The Tiger bachs tore through the line for gains of five yards AT 49,, assbe6 aro,,nd the ends for even longer gains, ord work as they would the Blue and WHITE eleven could not stop them. Throughout the lirs half Princeton played on the defensive making little attempt to carry the ball down the neio p’ quickly punting ii of danger To MANY ii looked like well formed plan on the part Of the Princeton coaches TO tire out the Blue and White backs. and then. when they were more or less exhausted, 10 tear through the “e@heie defence as they finally did Either it was thls’ of e,se the Orange and Black coaches We’re looking o. !. f,,,oha IN ne followed by an easy touchdown The tumble did not come. however, and al ‘ie emu ., the half many of the Columbia followers VINO 49, e1nected nothing but defeal- wee WI” ST. enthusiasm over the sflenolo sho’S – and White ., sucb things RI. y,.sa ones however. had seen su0n ‘- ~. a ..,,en,bered time two years ago “heh ,e,r,,s. held Yale down TO TO . scoIe IL -, ers. belf but was finally defeated os - ~ - 20 Ave NOT surprised when the second nan .nd see Princeton oompieteH smother the tired opponents ZIG CROWD SEES GAME sax for football. from the view a.. .necfe4ors Before the game star’eu - ,.,. that had obscured the sun an ‘He nv e. t~ cleared awsy and made 1t ‘riiie -, .se ,,ayers but pleasant enough 1or ihoso on the unsheltered bleachers- Inc pioSt +ta mark oos day brought q big crowd up 10 u -, ! a.. Gates were opened the spectators oeell - - ., ,ss.h-st and Broadway. end Wheh ~ ur,,.tle blew at the beginning OF the game east and west stands were hileo ,r,r. WAS Th. nrettv girls out in force. iH Is “e e,san wbo had never witnessed srlo- - - sa,.,a before and was more interested III ~ ,, escort than in the game. as well as ‘ne oors footfau girl who has not missed a gam - - CO fr, the west side of the field the Ioho” white s.h;a ,,ara seated Here the Blue anu -” - ,~,.. en6 aars formed striking CONTRAST 10 W 800 onnosife where there was mass u 0ias1 end black. x E1erv The Princeton rooters were out In 1oicer graduate of Nassau in the city VINO cou,0 tor.a .,r,e vas al American League PARK ana “io’p – x.ss,Ad md cbeered the Tiger team 10 Nic’‘iS. 7’he Columbia cheering section was Wen hheo’ 80 nv the elee club, which was there III FL 49, voters sang Columbia songs, even “ilei’ “i0, -, ~. team pushed down tho field and stopped oilS long enough to shout a “Rah! Kan NAM “ anoe AT the cheering stand opposite IT,. Columbia team was the first to appear on le Geld Promptly at $50 the Blue and “hlte pis eS tro+ted from behind the grandstand ana iiiieu Wy for signal practice Carter sent away sohie So hunts “A a torerunner of what he was gong 10 oo ~ ,ha came Princeton appeared q few minutes later and ran through signals with the ‘isor anu dash characteristic of the Nassau eleven Tssnste Coach Morley’s assurances that he intend ed 10 use the same lineup that ne hao asaii’o Amherst several changes were noted Won Sa’Aa’ the big tackle. who has done such cred1tanle “oih The whole season. was at fullback and his place IN the line was taken by Browne Carter was at one halfback and Captain Fisher was at the other On the Princeton eleven Mccormick place at fullback was taken by Otis in the first half Nc Cormick has not fully recovered from an injury which ne received several days ago. and the coaches had not intended to play him until they the strength of the opponents At centre carothers place was taken by Waller. CHANGES IN COLUMBIA LINEUP. The changes in the Columbia line proved in some aspects a weakness and in others advantage. he heavy backs able to make good gains q through the Princeton line. but when it came to negotiating end We’re quickly put out of business. On the line Browne did not begin to fill Won Saltza’s place. but undoubtedly did the best he could. and at times made his distance when he carried the ball. McCormick’s superiority over Otis was proven in the second half. when he went IN and opened up big holes in the opposing line. He made both of the touchdowns. Mccormick and Cooney were ike battering when they struck the Columbia line When Princeton made the ond touchdown. both broke completely through the line for gain Of seven yards In the second half Columbia made one splendid stand on the three-yard line. Princeton had OBJ tanned the ball punt the middle of the field. Using Mccormick. Daub. Cooney and Bard. the Tigers rushed the bali down the field almost the goal Here, however. the Columbia eleven made one last stand and held the Tigers for downs On the next play. however. Carter made a poor punt and gave Princeton the bali on Columbia’s ~S-yard line Using over. - -‘‘‘ - ‘S ‘‘e’‘‘ ‘‘s ‘s’‘ Afi.r the kickoff Princeton again obtained the bali on punt Instead OF me battering ram tactics the Tigers this time began a series of end runs First sending Bard to the right, then Daub TO the left, and finally Dillon quarterback run Prince ton took the ball down the field on the Jump Seven yards from the goal Mccormick and Cooney broke through the line. ard made the second touchdown Both the goals were kicked by Cooney In the second half Morley sent in several substItutes. who proved a weakness on the Blue and White eleven Eon Saltza’s place was taken by Heinrich. The heavy secondary defence of which Ven Saltza had been the biggest part which had stopped the Princeton rushes early in the game thereby weakened Fowler and Eros substftute ends, were continually boxed giving the run twice almost a clear field PRINCETON ENDS SUPERIOR. The Princeton ends were invincible TO the Column IA attack. On punts they down the field Ike q ndS9- ana usually nailed The runner he could advance more than three or four yards They were far superior to the Columbia ends in this respect This was partly due &c the fact that Bard got his punts away higher than did Carter while for distance they averaged about tla san,A Several times the Columbia ends got down The SaId sn good time. but missed the runner on The tarixIe letting him get back ten fifteen wards Diifo,, was better than Donovan in running back punts aid did some clever lodging when he got The bali did Columbia. the Tigers attempted only one quarterback run In this Dillon made fifteen Yards around Coumbias right end Donovan tried one quarterback run. but failed The attempts of COL llHs who replaced Donovan Just as unslIccess fai Columbia made one gain eff ten yards on a

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  The Washington times, October 29, 1905, page 14

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  TIGERS SURPRISED BY COLUMBIA MEN Princeton Was Outplayed First Half. G0THAMITES’ FINE DEFENSE Threw Back Attack Of Sons of Nassau Until Toward Close of the Game. NEW YORK, Oct 2S.-Twelve thousand football enthusiasts who gathered this afternoon at the American League Park to witness the gridiron struggle between Princeton and Columbia were as much surprised at the game put I’D by the Blue and White supporters as were the Tigers, who had not been looking Tor the fight which Columbia gave them. Princeton won eventually by the score OF IL to 0. but her team did not cover itself with glory. The greater credit belongs to Columbia With a combination that has plaved together only a week Columbia put up surprisingly good game. In the first half she did better work than her rivals In the second half she weak ened somewhat, under the fierce and determined Princeton attack, and the Tigers crossed her line twice In some departments of the game COLUMBIA constantIy showed up better than did princeton. This was particularly no. ticeable In kicking, where Carter out punted Daub on nearly every exchange. Columbia’s Attack. Columbia had the kick-off and Carter sent the bali to Princeton’s 12-yard line. princeton punted to Columbia’s s 4e-yard line Columbia was given fif teen yards. however, because Donovans catch was interfered with. Co. iumpia started with a rush. her attack peihs as nerce as has ever been seen on local gridiron- Successive rushes carried the ball to Princeton’s 25-yard line without a pause. Then Princeton held for t,,,+ gain her distance and kicked. Prince ton recovered the ball on downs again only to lose it on Daubs tumble. Columbia was unable to advance the ball and Carter punted to Bard. Daub lei back for a kick. Prnceton’s line men We’re penalized for holding and Co. lumbia got the ball on Princeton’s 25yard line Three times Columbia gained her distance and then was held. An exchange OF punts put the ball on Column bias 45-yard line, where she was penal lied fifteen yards on her first down. Carter punted. but good work by the Princeton men brought the ball back in their possession to the same point il started from Princeton kept up her rushes, making her distance time and again. Cooney. Otis and Bard proved the best ground gamers. The advance never stopped until the ball was on CO. Il ana White braced and took the ball on Downs Carter kicked cut of danger p “a the half soon ended. Score: Princeton. o; Columbia, O. Princeton Held. Tooker kicked off and E. Fisher brought the ball back to Coiumbia’s 25yard line Mccormick. who had replaced Otis at fuilbaclE, proved strong, and Co lumbia could not gain easily. Carter punted TO midfield Repeated smashes against the Blue and White line carried the ball TO Columbia’s 25-yard line. Daub, Cooney, and Mccormick carried the ball to the 4-yard line. Columbia nut un n wonderful defense and secured the ball. Carter punted but l.. Dillon brought the ball back 10 CO. lumbia’s 8 2O-yard line. Princeton would Cooney kicked the goal Won Salza was injured In these scrimmages and Helm rick took his place. Score: Princeton. G; Carter kicked off, and Mccormick captured the oval Bard kicked. Col Inns replaced Donovan at quarter. Co kicked Princeton, by three end runs of twenty, twenty and fifteen yards. respectively; carried the ball to Columthrough which Daub made fifteen Yards Mccormick went five yards more for a first down on the 15-yard line. Cooney Fought his way through for four yards and Daub made the other yard for the first down on the 10-yard line Cooney cut down three more yards of the dis tance. and then Mccormick rushed the remaining seven yards. Cooney kicked the goal. Score, Princeton, II; CoIunbia. O. Carter kicked 10 Mum, who had replaAed Bard, and he brought the ball back twenty yards. Willett replaced Mccormick. and OBrien took Tooker’s : place. Willett kicked and Collins can tured the ball Carter. on q fake kick made fifteen yards around O’Brien’ S end. The half ended without further scoring Result: Princeton, II; Columbia. o. The Lineup.

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  The Birmingham age-herald, Alabama, October 29, 1905, page 10

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  Princeton 1l2, Columbia 0. New York, October 2S-After playing su- perior football to Princeton in the first half and missing a touchdown only by fatal fumbling. Columbia succumbed to Prineeton’s persistent attack in the sec- ond half of the game at the American League park today and lost by the score of 12 to 0. Nearly 10000 persons witnessed the game. Princeton won the toss and Carter kicked to Phillips on the 15-yard line. Princeton being unable to gain, Bard kicked to Columbia’s 35-yard line. Don avon’s catch was fouled, and Columbia got 15 yards in penalty. Then Colum- bia started down the field. Everything seemed to point to a Columbia touch- down, when a tumble on Princeton’s 20- yard line killed the chance. It was Prince tons ball and Daub booted the leather to midield. Again Columbia rammed the opposing line for steady gains, but Carter had to kick finally Daub and Otis be- gan to tear up Columbia’s line. Bard got around left end for ten yards, and put the ball on Columbia’s 15-yard line. But Columbia braced splendidly. took the ball on downs and sent 1t into neutral ter ritory. The half ended soon after with no score for either team. Soon after the kick off to Columbia in the second half. Princeton got the bal on kick. Then began a series of saw age line smashes with Daub. Cooney and Mccormick blowing mp the field for sub stantial gains at every play. Columbia seemed dazed until she reached the 25- yard mark. Then the team made a mighty effort and got the ball. Carter’s punt nett ed only 15 yards. however. Again Prince ton came on and the wearied Columbia players could not stop her progress. Me- Cormick carried the ball over and Cooney kicked the goal. Soon after the next kickoff Columbia began going to pieces. and plunges by Cooney and Mccormick carried the ball over for the second touch down. Cooney’s goal made the final tally 12 to 0 for Princeton.

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  The Montgomery advertiser, Alabama, October 29, 1905, page 12

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  PRINCETON 12, COLUMBIA o. New Jersey BOys’ PerSIstency Finally Results in Losing. Now Jersey Boys Presidency Finally ResuIfH in Losing. New York, Oct. 2S.-After playing superior football to Princeton in the first half and missing touchdown only by a fatal tumble Columbia sue cumbed to Princetons persistent at tack in the second half of the game at, the American League park today and lost by the score of 12 to 0. Near ly ten thousand people witnessed the , Princeton won the toss and Carter kicked to Phillipi on the 15-yard line. Princeton being unable to gain, Bard skfcked to Columbia’s S5-yard line. Donu- v.ln’s catch was fouled and Columbia EEoiumbia EEof started down “ the iSid. i,’i Everything seemed to point to q Co Princetons 90-y yard liNc killed the chance. IL was Princ.tous ball and Daub booted the leather to mtdfiold. Again Columbia rammCd the opposing line for steady gains hut Carter had to kick finally. Now Coony, paub and Otis began to around the left end for ten yards and put the ball on Columbia’s 15-yard line. But Columbia hraced splendidiy took the ball on downs and sent II into with no sore for either team. Soon after tho kicl1off to Columbia ! in the second half Princeton got the 1 ball on ktck. Then began series Cooney and Mccormick blowing inc 1 field for substantial gains al every play. Columbia seemed dazed until she reached the 25-yard mark Then the team made mighty effort and got the ball Carter’s punt netted only fiftecn wards. however. Again Princeton came could not stop her progress Mct’or- mick carried the ball over and Coonev kicked the goal. soon after tho next kickoff Columbia began going to njeces and plaunges by CoOney ana MO Eormick carried the ball over for the second touchdown Coonev’s goal made the, final tally 12 10 for Prince- ton.

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Princeton leads 61–⁠12–⁠1 in 74 meetings, counting the 60 since this game.