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After a rest of five minutes the ball was faced and went quickly to the Harvard attack, where it remained for some minutes; again there was fine play by the Harvard homes which was met by the Princeton goal-keeper, who at last sent the ball up to Harvard's posts. Blakemore secured it and threw one of the few dangerous shots made, which was cleverly turned aside by Peck. Up to this point the heavy men on the Princeton team had depended a great deal on rushing, and they now showed signs of weakening decidedly. The Harvard fielders...
...Princeton men fought hard and pluckily when the ball was placed, but it was of no use. The Harvard attack had the ball most of the time. After five of the remaining six minutes of the hour had passed. Hood and Blodgett rushed the ball in from one side and the latter shot successfully, making the third and last goal...
...good throughout, and won the game. The Princeton men made long rushes and depended largely on their weight. Their failure to save themselves by passing told in the last part of the game, when the Harvard fielders were able to secure the ball almost invariably and pass to the attack. Both teams played with coolness and system, and every point gained by Harvard had to be earned...
...went in with more vigor. Very soon after the ball had been put into play, Captain Hood of Harvard turned his ankle and had to be helped from the field. When play was resumed, the loss which Harvard had sustained was very apparent in the wavering play of the attack. It was nearly twenty minutes before Davidson threw Harvard's third goal. This was a very clever side throw made under difficulties, which made its accuracy astonishing...
...Stevens men fought harder than ever and held the Harvard attack for twelve minutes after the ball was started. At the end of that time, Griffing made a rush and shot for goal, the ball struck a Stevens stick and landed through the posts. Neither side scored again before time was called. Mr. Flannery acted as referee...