Tufts at Syracuse

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  The Washington herald, District of Columbia, November 7, 1909, page 1

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  SYRACUSE DOWNS TUFTS. Visiting Team Loses on FIulxe in First Half. Syracuse, N. Y, Nov. 6.-The varsity won from the Tufts College team IN the stadium here to-day, by the score Of to 0. The only touchdown in the game was made IN the first few minutes OF play. Syracuse kicked off and the Tufts took the ball on the 15-yard line. On the second down the varsity recovered the ball on a tumble. For the first move on the offensive Capt. Barry received a for ward pass and carried the ball over. Anderson failed 20 kick the goal. After Syracuse obtained the ball on the next kickoff the outcome Of the game was uncertain, for the locals were unable 10 gain and were forced TO punt. Tufts was soon obliged 20 adopt the same tactics. and both Scully aud Henry showed UP well In their distance kicks.

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Syracuse leads 4–⁠0 in four meetings, counting the two since this game.