Williams at Army

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  New-York tribune, New York [N.Y.], October 21, 1906, page 10

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  WILLIAMS NO MATCH FOR ARMY. West Point Eleven, 0utplayed at Start, Scores Easy Victory. West Point. N. Y, Oct. @.-Although outpaying the cadets for short time in the first half, the Army defence proved too strong. and Williams was defeated here to-day by of II to o. The game abounded with line plunges and open play, the visiting team being especially strong with the forward pass. Waterss poor punt gave the Army it’s first chance. the soldiers getting the ball the 15yard line and I’M soon carrying 1t over for a touch, down. Mountford failed at goal. The half ended with the Army. 8; Williams, o. In the second half the Army backs tore holes in the Williams line, through which Smith and Moose to touchdowns. Three times in the game Mountford tried for goal from drop. but failed each attempt. The line

• The Salt Lake tribune. (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, Utah, October 21, 1906

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  WEST POINT VICTORIOUS. Whitewashes Williams to the Tune Of II to O. WEST POINT, n. Y. Oct. 20-West Point defeated Williams here today. II to O. Forward passes were freely used by both sides, but without particular long gains. West Point frequently used end plays. Toward the end of the first half Hill discovered a weak spot in the center and dashing through went over for touchdown, Rain fell during the second half and there were frequently exchanges of punts with small gains. By successive line blocks, West Point finally got near enough to Williams goal to shove Cave moss over for touchdown. Two min utes later Smith broke through the line for a tweSyy- run and touchdown. Mountford kicked two goals

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Army leads 6–⁠0 in six meetings, counting the one since this game.